Vetch (Vicia)

Vetch Genus Details

Vetch is a vine-like herbaceous plant that can be annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial. It can be found in pastures and is commonly used in hay for livestock. Blue, violet, or yellowish legume- or pea-like flowers are found in clusters with few flowers. The fruit is a flat pod.
Vetch Allergy Info

Although not common, reports have been made naming it as the source of allergic reactions with heavy exposure (as in farming).
Vetch Pollen Description

No pollen description is currently available.
Species in This Genus

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Vetch (Vicia) is a genus of the FABACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species: