Vetch (Common Vetch, Hairy Tare, Tufted Vetch)

• Common Name: Vetch (Common Vetch, Hairy Tare, Tufted Vetch)
• Latin Name: Vicia spp.
• Family Name: Fabaceae/Leguminosae

The flowers and leaves of this plant, although high in protein, are fine as a small part of a varied diet.  The seeds contain cyanogenic glycoside which is turned into cyanide by the digestive process so avoid the pods.

Do not confuse with Milk Vetch (Astragalus spp.). 

 Common Vetch:  Vicia sativa, Hairy Tare: Vicia hirsuta, Tufted Vetch: Vicia cracca