Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bijuga
ID:
175013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc.3: 197 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174342

Common Names

  • Bitter Vetch
  • Tare
  • Birds Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Vicia saffordii Phil. ex Britton [valid]
  • Lathyrus anomalus Phil. [valid]
  • Vicia solisii Phil. [valid]
  • Vicia sericella Speg. [valid]
  • Ervum bijugum (Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) Stank. [valid]
  • Vicia sericella glabrata Speg. [valid]
  • Vicia bijuga longipes Speg. [unknown]

Description

Vicia bijuga (also called Two-spike Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has small, white flowers, and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia bijuga is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil-stabilizing cover crop, and as a green manure crop to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia bijuga has small, white flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thick stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia bijuga is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in late spring or early summer. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Vicia bijuga

Vicia bijuga is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Vicia bijuga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia bijuga?

Vicia bijuga

What is the common name of Vicia bijuga?

Two-spike Vetch

What is the growth habit of Vicia bijuga?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate growth habit.

Species in the Vicia genus

Vicia hassei, Vicia lomensis, Vicia ocalensis, Vicia setifolia, Vicia epetiolaris, Vicia macrograminea, Vicia pampicola, Vicia acutifolia, Vicia americana, Vicia andicola, Vicia bijuga, Vicia caroliniana, Vicia humilis, Vicia leucophaea, Vicia linearifolia, Vicia magellanica, Vicia menziesii, Vicia minutiflora, Vicia montevidensis, Vicia nana, Vicia nigricans, Vicia pallida, Vicia pulchella, Vicia stenophylla, Vicia vicina, Vicia peruviana, Vicia andina, Vicia sessei, Vicia tetrasperma, Vicia graminea, Vicia balansae, Vicia michauxii, Vicia pseudo-orobus, Vicia hyrcanica, Vicia amurensis, Vicia splendens, Vicia alpestris, Vicia ciceroidea, Vicia multijuga, Vicia megalotropis, Vicia cassia, Vicia cypria, Vicia kalakhensis, Vicia eristalioides, Vicia mollis, Vicia hyaeniscyamus, Vicia johannis, Vicia parviflora, Vicia tenuissima, Vicia kotschyana,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.