natural herbs
Hairy Tare
Vicia hirsuta
Herb: Hairy Tare
Latin name: Vicia hirsuta
Family: Leguminosae
Edible parts of Hairy Tare:
Seed - cooked. Used like lentils, the seed can be eaten as a staple food. Leaves and stems - cooked. Used as a vegetableDescription of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
45 cm(1 foot)
Flowering:
May toAugust
Habitat of the herb:
Grassy places. A common weed of cultivation, avoiding acid soils.Propagation of Hairy Tare:
Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow in situ in spring or autumn.Cultivation of the herb:
Grassy places. A common weed of cultivation, avoiding acid soils.Medicinal use of Hairy Tare:
None knownKnown hazards of Vicia hirsuta:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.