Bithynian vetch vs Upright Vetch

Vicia bithynica compared with Vicia orobus

Key Differences

• Bithynian vetch is Not Evaluated while Upright Vetch is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bithynian vetch	Upright Vetch
Kingdom same	Plantae (planta)	Plantae (planta)
Phylum same	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class same	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order same	Fabales (Legumes & Allies)	Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family same	Fabaceae	Fabaceae
Genus same	Vicia	Vicia
Species	Vicia bithynica	Vicia orobus

Evolutionary Relationship

Bithynian vetch and Upright Vetch share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Vicia.

Conservation Status

Bithynian vetch

NE — Not Evaluated

Upright Vetch

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bithynian vetch	Upright Vetch
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bithynian vetch

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (12 countries) and North America (United States).

Upright Vetch

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Bithynian vetch

The Bithynian vetch (Vicia bithynica) is a species in the genus Vicia. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 5 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden