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Tufted Vetch

Vicia cracca, is a species of flowering plant in the pea and bean family Fabaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia. It occurs on other continents as an introduced species, including North America, where it is a common weed. It often occurs in disturbed habitats, including old fields and roadside ditches.

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Taxonomy

Scientific: Vicia cracca
Genus: Vicia
Kingdom: Plantae
Hardiness: Zone 3
Habit: herb
Bloom: Late Spring