Vicia japonica (Leguminosae)

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Vicia japonica
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The Vicia japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. pallida.

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Latin Name:  Vicia japonica
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  A.Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Thickets and grassy places from the sea shore to the mountains of C. and N. Japan[58]. Forests and forest edges[74].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. It is closely related to V. amoena[58]. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. 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]. 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].

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