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Bitter Vetch

Vicia ervilia

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The Bitter Vetch (Vicia ervilia) is a species in the genus Vicia. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Names in Other Languages

Spanish ervilha-de-plomo
French Ervilier
German Linsen-Wicke
Portuguese ervilheira-de-pombo

Similar Species in Vicia

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Barn vetch
Vicia monantha
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Bell-Bean
Vicia faba
Not Evaluated
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Bird Vetch
Vicia cracca
Least Concern
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Bithynian vetch
Vicia bithynica
Not Evaluated
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black-eyed vetch
Vicia melanops
Not Evaluated
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Bush Vetch
Vicia sepium
Least Concern
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Cheder Ebs
Vicia amoena
Least Concern
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Common Vetch
Vicia sativa
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bitter Vetch?
The scientific name of Bitter Vetch is Vicia ervilia. It belongs to the genus Vicia.
Where does Bitter Vetch live?
Bitter Vetch is found in Found across Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan) and Europe (24 countries).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany.
What family does Bitter Vetch belong to?
Bitter Vetch (Vicia ervilia) belongs to the genus Vicia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
What kingdom does Bitter Vetch belong to?
Bitter Vetch (Vicia ervilia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Bitter Vetch?
The closest relatives of Bitter Vetch in the genus Vicia include Barn vetch, Bell-Bean, Bird Vetch, Bithynian vetch, black-eyed vetch.

Native Range — 26 Countries

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Genus Vicia — 20 Species

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Barn vetch
Vicia monantha
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Bell-Bean
Vicia faba
NE 🐾
Bird Vetch
Vicia cracca
LC 🐾
Bithynian vetch
Vicia bithynica
NE
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Bitter Vetch
Vicia ervilia
NE
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black-eyed vetch
Vicia melanops
NE 🐾
Bush Vetch
Vicia sepium
LC 🐾
Cheder Ebs
Vicia amoena
LC 🐾
Common Vetch
Vicia sativa
LC 🐾
Erzurumian Vetch
Vicia erzurumica
CR 🐾
European vetch
Vicia disperma
NE 🐾
fine-leaved vetch
Vicia tenuifolia
LC 🐾
Fodder Vetch
Vicia villosa
VU 🐾
Four-Seed Vetch
Vicia tetrasperma
LC 🐾
Hairy yellow vetch
Vicia hybrida
NE 🐾
Hawaiian Vetch
Vicia menziesii
CR 🐾
Helmeted Vetch
Vicia galeata
LC 🐾
Hungarian Vetch
Vicia pannonica
NE 🐾
Kashubian vetch
Vicia cassubica
NT 🐾
Large yellow vetch
Vicia grandiflora
NE
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