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