Herb latin name: Vicia nipponica


Family: Leguminosae



Edible parts of Vicia nipponica:

Young leaves - cooked.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
75 cm
(2 feet)

Habitat of the herb:

Grows all over Japan.

Propagation of Vicia nipponica:

Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow in situ in spring or autumn.

Cultivation of the herb:

Grows all over Japan.

Medicinal use of Vicia nipponica:

None known

Known hazards of Vicia nipponica:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.