What is Crown Vetch?
Crown Vetch, scientifically known as Coronilla varia, is a perennial plant native to Austria and Albania. Crown Vetch (Latin: Coronilla varia, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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Crown Vetch, scientifically known as Coronilla varia, is a perennial plant native to Austria and Albania. Crown Vetch (Latin: Coronilla varia, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Crown Vetch is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Crown Vetch is a member of the Fabaceae family native to AT, ALB, BLR, BUL, RUC, and CZE. Crown Vetch thrives in full sun and can tolerate both dry and moist conditions.
Crown Vetch grows best in USDA zone 4-9, full sun light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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