Fine-leaved vetch - Vicia tenuifolia (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Fine-leaved vetch

Also known as: Slender-leaved tufted vetch, Bramble vetch

The fine-leaved vetch grows as a perennial herbaceous plant. The slender stem is about 60 to 150 cm high and like the leaves hairy short-fitting hairy, but can also be more or less bare. The changeable leaves are paired pinnate with mostly 9 to 14 pairs of leaflets.

Scientific classification

Species

Fine-leaved vetch (Vicia tenuifolia)

Legumes, milkworts and allies

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Summer, Fall

Harvest Time

1 m

Plant Height

15 cm to 30 cm

Flower Size

Purple

Flower Color

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Distribution of Fine-leaved vetch

Distribution Map

Fine-leaved vetch is a species originally native to the temperate areas of the Eurasian continent. Its range has expanded through introduction to parts of Northern Europe. Despite its prevalence in its native terrain, fine-leaved vetch has established a presence in several regions beyond its natural habitat primarily due to human activity.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Introduced

No species reported

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Habitat

Disturbed ground

Hemisphere Trend Curve

Northern

Sorthern

Care Guide for Fine-leaved vetch

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Fine-leaved vetch thrives in moderate moisture conditions, benefiting from consistent weekly watering. It adapts well to varying rain patterns, showcasing resilience during both droughts and wet periods, typical of its native temperate meadow and field environments.

Fertilize: Fine-leaved vetch requires balanced nutrition fertilizers every 4-6 weeks during active growth, typically 1 tablespoon per square foot. Adjust application based on growth stage, using less for seedlings and more for mature plants. Ensure proper watering to prevent root burn and enhance nutrient absorption.

Pruning: Fine-leaved vetch is a vining perennial with fine leaves and purple flowers. Key pruning techniques involve trimming damaged stems in early spring and excessive growth in late spring to promote healthy growth, improve air circulation, enhance flowering, and maintain aesthetic appeal while preventing invasiveness.

Propagation: Fine-leaved vetch belongs to the Fabaceae family and is valued for nitrogen fixation and soil health. Propagate by sowing seeds in well-draining soil with adequate sunlight. Cold stratification aids germination, while careful watering ensures moisture without waterlogging for young plants' successful establishment.

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Distribution of Fine-leaved vetch

Care Guide for Fine-leaved vetch

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