Vicia sepium Bush vetch (Leguminosae)

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Vicia sepium
Bush vetch
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The Vicia sepium plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bush vetch.

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Latin Name:  Vicia sepium
Common Name:  Bush vetch
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Grassy places, hedges and thickets, 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]. 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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