natural herbs
Fine-Leaved Vetch
Vicia tenuifolia
Herb: Fine-Leaved Vetch
Latin name: Vicia tenuifolia
Synonyms: Vicia cracca tenuifolia
Family: Leguminosae
Edible parts of Fine-Leaved Vetch:
A vegetable. No more details are given, it is likely to be either the young shoots or the seeds that are used.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHabitat of the herb:
A casual on disturbed ground and locally naturalized in Britain.Propagation of Fine-Leaved Vetch:
Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow in situ in spring or autumn.Cultivation of the herb:
A casual on disturbed ground and locally naturalized in Britain.Medicinal use of Fine-Leaved Vetch:
None knownKnown hazards of Vicia tenuifolia:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.