Vicia sativa leucosperma Winter tares (Leguminosae)

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Vicia sativa leucosperma
Winter tares
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The Vicia sativa leucosperma plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Winter tares.

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Latin Name:  Vicia sativa leucosperma
Common Name:  Winter tares
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Ser.

Known Hazards:  There is some evidence that the seed may be toxic but this has only been shown under laboratory conditions, there are no recorded cases of poisoning by this plant in Britain[76].

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Hedges and grassy places, avoiding acid soils or shady positions[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]. This sub-species is the form usually grown for food[74]. 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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