Flora:American Vetch
From Portland Hikers Field Guide
| Vicia americana |
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Links
- Burke Museum
- CalFlora
- CalPhotos
- E-Flora BC
- Forestry Images
- Turner Photographics
- US Department of Agriculture Link
- Washington Flora Checklist
- Wildflowers.org
Description
American Vetch is a common vine west of the Cascades. It has narrow alternating leaves and purple flowers.
Tips on identifying Lupine
| 8-10 leaflets, 2-3 flowers in each cluster | Lentil Vetch | Vicia tetrasperma |
| 8-12 leaflets, 4-10 flowers in each cluster | American Vetch | Vicia americana |
| 10-14 leaflets, 1-3 flowers in each cluster | Garden Vetch | Vicia sativa |
| 12-18 leaflets, 9 or more flowers in each cluster, usually one-sided flower cluster | Hairy Vetch | Vicia villosa |
| 14-18 narrow leaflets, 3-8 white flowers in each cluster | Tiny Vetch | Vicia hirsuta |
| 19-29 leaflets, 7-20 flowers in each cluster | Black Vetch | Vicia nigricans |
Contributors
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