Hairy Vetch

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Gary B

Lion

I grow this one as a cover crop in my garden. Attracts many bees and butterflies. Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Nice garden! Is it big? Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Gary B
    
    Lion
    
    I've actually got 4 vegetable gardens. The largest is about 100 feet by 50 feet, the others around 50 by 70 each. Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Lovely! Bit jealous, no space in this country :) Posted 6 years ago
    2. 1. Gary B
        
        Lion
        
        I grow a lot of my own food and used to sell some, too. I also like to keep large populations of some species to ensure genetic diversity, especially with corn and squash. Posted 6 years ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        I will keep this in mind when the apocalypse breaks out. Seriously, fantastic passion/hobby to have. Posted 6 years ago
3. Yael Orgad
  
  Lion
  
  Cool! I just found it in a green patch between buildings :-) Posted 6 years ago
4. 1. Gary B
    
    Lion
    
    That's interesting. This vetch sometimes grows wild in patches along roads here. Posted 6 years ago

The Hairy vetch

"Vicia villosa", known as the hairy vetch, fodder vetch or winter vetch, is a plant native to Europe and western Asia. It is a legume, grown as a forage crop. Hairy vetch is very similar to tufted vetch, the most noticeable difference being that tufted vetch has a smooth stem.

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Similar species: Fabales

Species identified by Yael Orgad