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Etymology: Vicia: the classical Latin name for this genus
Plants: Erect to drooping, often climbing, annual, up to 40” long forb Leaves: pinnately-divided into 4-8 pairs of oblong leaflets, leaf tips with tendrils Flowers: purple, 5-parted, 1" long, style tip hairy on the outer side only; inflorescence of 1 or usually a pair of nearly stalkless flowers from the upper leaf axils; blooms July-Sept. Fruits: flattened, light brown pod with 4-12 seeds Habitat: moderate moisture; disturbed sites Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped |
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