Vicia grandiflora var. kitaibeliana
W. D. J. Koch
Bigflower vetch
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Summary
Source: WikipediaVicia grandiflora, commonly known as large yellow vetch and bigflower vetch, as well as large-flowered vetch, is a common herbaceous plant species in the family Fabaceae, which occurs as a native plant species in Europe and Asia, as well as an introduced vetch species in North America.
Description
A herbaceous plant in the legume family found in temperate regions. The leaves are edible and consumed as a green vegetable.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten as a green vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are some kinds are eaten as a green vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Belgium, Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,
References (2)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 112
- Syn. fl. germ. helv. 197. 1836 ("1835")
