Wiid bitter-vetch
Vicia orobus

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 60 cm tall. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. There are 6-15 pairs of leaflets on each leaf. The flowers are in groups of 6-20. The fruit is a 4 seeded pod 2-3 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It can grow from sea level to 2,380 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Belgium, Britain, Denmark, Europe, France, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ervum orobus (DC.) Kitt.; Orobus sylvaticus L.; and others