Broad-podded vetch
Vicia peregrina
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Indochina, Jordan, Libya, Middle East, North Africa, SE Asia, Spain, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The fresh pods are eaten raw. The unripe seeds are eaten raw as a snack.
It is a cultivated food plant.
Edible parts
Pods, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Crisoles, Jibban, Kavli, Lienndau ngao, Sin al-far