Macro of Common Vetch

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WildFlower

Lion

Many flowers of the Fabaceae look like this. Posted 10 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you so much, that clue was vital in narrowing it down. Based on occurence in the Netherlands, I'm reasonably sure it's the Common vetch. Reference:
  
  http://science.halleyhosting.com/nature/gorge/5petal/pea/vicia/sativa/viciasativa2b.jpg Posted 10 years ago
2. 1. WildFlower
    
    Lion
    
    You should compare the shape of the leaves to be sure.
    http://www.discoverlife.org/20/q?search=Vicia+sativa Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago

The Common Vetch

"Vicia sativa", known as the common vetch, garden vetch, tare or simply "the vetch", is a nitrogen fixing leguminous plant in the family Fabaceae. Although considered a weed when found growing in a cultivated grainfield, this hardy plant is often grown as green manure or livestock fodder.

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Similar species: Fabales

Species identified by Ferdy Christant