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Bird Vetch

Vicia cracca

Least Concern

About

The Bird Vetch (Vicia cracca) is a species in the genus Vicia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Species

Vicia cracca (Bird Vetch)

Names in Other Languages

French vesce à épis

German Vogel-Wicke

Portuguese cisirão

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bird Vetch?

The scientific name of Bird Vetch is Vicia cracca. It belongs to the genus Vicia.

What is the conservation status of Bird Vetch?

Bird Vetch (Vicia cracca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bird Vetch live?

Bird Vetch is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Norway, Russia.

What family does Bird Vetch belong to?

Bird Vetch (Vicia cracca) belongs to the genus Vicia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Bird Vetch endangered?

No, Bird Vetch (Vicia cracca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Bird Vetch belong to?

Bird Vetch (Vicia cracca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Bird Vetch?

The closest relatives of Bird Vetch in the genus Vicia include Yahazu-endo, Bell-Bean, Bithynian vetch, Bitter Vetch, Bush Vetch.