Large Russian Vetch (Vicia villosa)

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Vicia villosa is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 1.8 m (6ft). It is in flower from June to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed. No more details are given. Used as a vegetable. No more details are given. — No more details are given.; Used as a vegetable.; No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Cultivated land and waste places, avoiding acid soils and shady positions. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)