natural herbs
Bitter Vetch
Vicia ervilia
Herb: Bitter Vetch
Latin name: Vicia ervilia
Synonyms: Ervum ervilia
Family: Leguminosae
Edible parts of Bitter Vetch:
Seed - cooked. Used as a lentil, it is occasionally eaten in soups. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Habitat of the herb:
Disturbed ground.Propagation of Bitter Vetch:
Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow in situ in spring or autumn.Cultivation of the herb:
Disturbed ground.Medicinal use of Bitter Vetch:
None knownKnown hazards of Vicia ervilia:
One report says that the seed might be poisonous.Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.