Yellow hairy vetch
Vicia hybrida
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, Central Asia, Jordan, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Tajikistan
How it is used for food
The fresh pods are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Seeds, pods
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Biz al-bakara, Fowaileh
Synonyms
Hypechusa hybrida (L.) Alef.; Vicia linnaei Rouy; Vicia spuria Raf.;