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Bitter Vetch (Vicia ervilia), a member of the Fabaceae family, is an annual vine or herb that can be found in diverse habitats across Central Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Europe. Bitter Vetch (Latin: Vicia ervilia, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Bitter 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.
Bitter Vetch is a member of the Fabaceae family native to AFG, ALB, BUL, CYP, EAI, and EGY. Bitter Vetch thrives in light to medium and heavy soils, preferring a pH of 7-7.5.
Bitter Vetch grows best in 7/10 light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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