Etymology: Vicia: the classical Latin name for this genus
Plants: climbing or trailing, perennial, up to 3' long forb
Leaves: pinnately-divided into 5-11 pairs of linear leaflets, leaf tips with tendrils
Flowers: blue, 5-parted, 1/2" long, calyx base not swollen; inflorescence a crowded, long-stalked cluster (raceme) with 20-50 stalked flowers; blooms June-Aug.
Fruits: pod
Habitat: fields, roadsides, meadows
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Plants: climbing or trailing, perennial, up to 3' long forb
Leaves: pinnately-divided into 5-11 pairs of linear leaflets, leaf tips with tendrils
Flowers: blue, 5-parted, 1/2" long, calyx base not swollen; inflorescence a crowded, long-stalked cluster (raceme) with 20-50 stalked flowers; blooms June-Aug.
Fruits: pod
Habitat: fields, roadsides, meadows
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc.
Robert Bierman
Botancial Illustration
Botancial Illustration
Richard Bauer
