natural herbs
Purple Vetch
Vicia benghalensis
Herb: Purple Vetch
Latin name: Vicia benghalensis
Synonyms: Vicia atropurpurea
Family: Leguminosae
Description of the plant:
Plant:
Annual/PerennialHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Habitat of Purple Vetch:
Field margins, waste places etc in Britain.Other uses of the herb:
A good green manure plant, it is fairly fast growing, an effective weed suppresser, fixes nitrogen and makes a reasonable bulk. A turquoise-green dye is obtained from the flowers.Propagation of Purple Vetch:
Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow in situ in spring or autumn.Cultivation of the herb:
Field margins, waste places etc in Britain.Medicinal use of Purple Vetch:
None knownKnown hazards of Vicia benghalensis:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.