Vicia sylvatica (syn. Ervilia sylvatica), [1] known as wood vetch, is a species of flowering plant in the bean family Fabaceae. It was described by Carl Linnaeus. This species is a herbaceous perennial with climbing stems. The leaves have 4 to 12 pairs of …

Sep 20, 2024 · The Wood Vetch (Vicia sylvatica), with its eye-catching blooms and ecological contributions, proves to be an exceptional plant. Its growth habits, adaptability, and importance in the ecosystem showcase the intricate relationships between different species in our natural world.

Vicia sylvatica is a deciduous Perennial Climber growing to 1.5 m (5ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

First published in Sp. Pl.: 734 (1753) The native range of this species is Europe to Siberia. It is a climbing perennial and grows primarily in the temperate biome.

Vicia sylvatica, commonly known as wood vetch, is a climbing perennial plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia, typically found in woodlands and hedgerows.

Vicia are annuals, herbaceous perennials or climbers; leaves may be simple or divided into many small leaflets, often ending in a tendril. The yellow, purple, white or pink, pea-like flowers are produced in small clusters on the stem or in larger, upright sprays

since. Habitat and Ecology Wood Vetch is a perennial climber/scrambler of coppice woodlands, woodland edge, scrub, mountains, coastal cliffs and shingle. It is part of the large genus of vetche. within the legume family. It is hard to generalise about habitat requirements, for a …

sylvatica has always been very much more scarce, occasional and local in Ireland than is the case in Britain, occupying a more restricted habitat range, principally in heathy scrub, on sometimes steep slopes, in coastal situations.

Vicia sylvatica L. in GBIF Secretariat (2023). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-02-13.

Wood vetch, vicia sylvatica, from the fabaceae family: A widespread but uncommon species of woodland and coastal cliffs; hairless, aristate leaflets and clusters of white, purple-veined flowers