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wood vetch

Vicia sylvatica

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (8 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Magnoliopsida (목련강)
Order
Fabales (콩목)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Vicia
Species
Vicia sylvatica (wood vetch)

Names in Other Languages

German Wald-Wicke

Similar Species in Vicia

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Salgalkwi
Vicia sativa
Least Concern
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Bird Vetch
Vicia cracca
Least Concern
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Bithynian vetch
Vicia bithynica
Not Evaluated
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Bitter Vetch
Vicia ervilia
Not Evaluated
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Bush Vetch
Vicia sepium
Least Concern
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Bell-Bean
Vicia faba
Not Evaluated
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Fodder Vetch
Vicia villosa
Vulnerable
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Barn vetch
Vicia monantha
Not Evaluated
View all species in Vicia →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of wood vetch?
The scientific name of wood vetch is Vicia sylvatica. It belongs to the genus Vicia.
What is the conservation status of wood vetch?
wood vetch (Vicia sylvatica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does wood vetch live?
wood vetch is found in Found across Europe (8 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.
What family does wood vetch belong to?
wood vetch (Vicia sylvatica) belongs to the genus Vicia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is wood vetch endangered?
No, wood vetch (Vicia sylvatica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does wood vetch belong to?
wood vetch (Vicia sylvatica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of wood vetch?
The closest relatives of wood vetch in the genus Vicia include Salgalkwi, Bell-Bean, Bird Vetch, Bithynian vetch, Bitter Vetch.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Vicia — 20 Species

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Salgalkwi
Vicia sativa
LC 🐾
Bell-Bean
Vicia faba
NE 🐾
Bird Vetch
Vicia cracca
LC 🐾
Bithynian vetch
Vicia bithynica
NE 🐾
Bitter Vetch
Vicia ervilia
NE 🐾
Bush Vetch
Vicia sepium
LC 🐾
Fodder Vetch
Vicia villosa
VU 🐾
Four-Seed Vetch
Vicia tetrasperma
LC 🐾
Erzurumian Vetch
Vicia erzurumica
CR 🐾
Hungarian Vetch
Vicia pannonica
NE 🐾
Large yellow vetch
Vicia grandiflora
NE 🐾
two-leaf vetch
Vicia unijuga
NE 🐾
Narbonne Vetch
Vicia narbonensis
NE 🐾
Oneflower vetch
Vicia articulata
NE 🐾
Pale-flower Vetch
Vicia pisiformis
EN 🐾
peavine
Vicia americana
EX 🐾
Purple Vetch
Vicia benghalensis
NE 🐾
Helmeted Vetch
Vicia galeata
LC 🐾
Mogollon Vetch
Vicia leucophaea
LC 🐾
Hawaiian Vetch
Vicia menziesii
CR
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