Vicia pannonica
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Summary
Source: WikipediaVicia pannonica is a species of vetch known by the common name Hungarian vetch. It is native to southern, central Europe and western Asia, and it is sometimes cultivated as an agricultural crop for use as hay and fodder. It may escape cultivation and grow as a casual roadside weed.
Description
A herb. It grows each year from seed. It has yellow to brown hairs. The stems have 2-4 branches from the base. The leaves have leaflets. There are 6-9 pairs. They are narrow and 10-15 mm long by 2-3 mm wide.
Edible Uses
Young seeds are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
Young seeds are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Europe, Switzerland, Turkey, Türkiye,
Also Known As
Baqile gan, Ungarische wicke, Veccia ungherese, Vesce de hongrie
References (1)
- Yesil, Y., et al, 2019, Wild edible plants in Yeşilli (Mardin-Turkey), a multicultural area. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2019) 15:52
