Vicia americana subsp. americana

American vetch
Native
Family:Fabaceae
Perennial.Flowers: blue flowersApril-June

Style not flattened (Lathyrus is flattened). Raceme with 3-9 flowers, not grouped on one side. Flowers generally pale purple/lavender. Leaf usually < 10cm; stipules generally with sharp points.

Synonyms

  • Vicia americana subsp. oregana
  • Vicia americana var. americana
  • Vicia americana var. linearis
  • Vicia americana var. truncata
  • Vicia californica

Photos

(c) Helen Hancock (CC BY-NC)
(c) Helen Hancock (CC BY-NC)
(c) Helen Hancock (CC BY-NC)
(c) kevinhintsa (CC BY-NC)
(c) kevinhintsa (CC BY-NC)