Pea Vetch, Pale-flower vetch

Vicia pisiformis

Physical Characteristics

Vicia pisiformis is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.8 m (6ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

C. and E. Europe.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Seed Edible Uses: Seed - cooked[2]. Used like lentils[177]. Used as a vegetable[105]. No more details are given.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known