natural herbs
French Vetch
Vicia narbonensis
Herb: French Vetch
Latin name: Vicia narbonensis
Synonyms: Vicia serratifolia
Family: Leguminosae
Edible parts of French Vetch:
Seed - cooked. Of excellent quality. Used as a vegetable. The reports do not say what part of the plant is used, It is likely to be the leaves.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
100 cm(3 1/4 foot)
Habitat of the herb:
Thickets, damp fields and ditches.Propagation of French Vetch:
Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow in situ in spring or autumn.Cultivation of the herb:
Thickets, damp fields and ditches.Medicinal use of French Vetch:
None knownKnown hazards of Vicia narbonensis:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.