Vicia hybrida
L.
Yellow hairy vetch
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Description
A herb in the Fabaceae family native to Mediterranean climates.
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Edible Uses
The fresh pods are eaten raw, and the seeds are also edible.
Traditional Uses
The fresh pods are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Asia, Jordan, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Tajikistan,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds young | 63 | 590 | 141 | 12.1 | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Hypechusa hybrida (L.) Alef.Vicia linnaei RouyVicia spuria Raf.
Also Known As
Biz al-bakara, Fowaileh
References (2)
- Al-Qura'n, S. A., 2010, Ethnobotanical and Ecological Studies of Wild Edible Plants in Jordan. Libyan Agriculture Research Center Journal International 1(4):231-243
- Food Composition Tables for the Near East. http://www/fao.org/docrep No. 436
