Vicia hirsuta Hairy tare (Leguminosae)

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Vicia hirsuta
Hairy tare
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The Vicia hirsuta plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hairy tare.

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Latin Name:  Vicia hirsuta
Common Name:  Hairy tare
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (L.)S.F.Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Grassy places. A common weed of cultivation, avoiding acid soils[17].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise it is best grown in semi-shade[200]. Occasionally cultivated for its edible seed which is used as a lentil substitute[2]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200]. When removing plant remains at the end of the growing season, it is best to only remove the aerial parts of the plant, leaving the roots in the ground to decay and release their nitrogen.

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