Vicia narbonensis French vetch (Leguminosae)

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Vicia narbonensis
French vetch
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The Vicia narbonensis plant species is found in S. Europe. W. Asia. N. Africa. a rare casual, occasionally persisting in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as French vetch. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. serratifolia.

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Latin Name:  Vicia narbonensis
Common Name:  French vetch
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Thickets, damp fields and ditches[100].

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]. This species is probably the parent of the cultivated broad bean, V. faba[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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