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Bush Vetchling (Lathyrus ornatus) is a perennial plant native to the central and southern United States, including Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas. Bush Vetchling (Latin: Lathyrus ornatus, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Bush Vetchling is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Bush Vetchling is a member of the Fabaceae family native to COL, KAN, MXE, NEB, OKL, and SDA. Bush Vetchling thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained to moist soil types, including light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay) soils.
Bush Vetchling grows best in USDA zone 3-7, 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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