Vicia mollis - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Authors:
Boiss.
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186192
Common Names
- Mollis Vicia
- Vetch
- Common Vetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vicia mollis (also called Soft Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It has a slender stem and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, steppes and forest edges.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia mollis is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a cover crop, and as a green manure crop. It is also used to improve soil fertility and to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia mollis has small, white flowers and the seeds are dark brown. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia mollis is a perennial legume that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It should be planted in the spring or fall and can be harvested in the summer or fall.
Where to Find Vicia mollis
Vicia mollis is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in areas such as France, Germany, and the UK.
Vicia mollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia mollis?
Vicia mollis
What is the common name of Vicia mollis?
Soft Vetch
What is the flowering period of Vicia mollis?
Late spring to early summer
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 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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:524944-1: Based on the initial data import