natural herbs
Smooth Tare
Vicia tetrasperma
Herb: Smooth Tare
Latin name: Vicia tetrasperma
Synonyms: Vicia gemella
Family: Leguminosae
Edible parts of Smooth Tare:
Young leaves and shoots - cooked as a vegetable. A coffee substitute. The part used is not specified, it is almost certainly the roasted seed.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Habitat of the herb:
Grassy places, avoiding acid soils.Propagation of Smooth 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, avoiding acid soils.Medicinal use of Smooth Tare:
None knownKnown hazards of Vicia tetrasperma:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.