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Vicia americana ssp. minor
Vicia americana Muhl. ex Willd. ssp. minor (Hook.) C.R. Gunn
Mat Vetch
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Lathyrus linearis, Vicia americana var. angustifolia, Vicia americana var. linearis, Vicia americana var. minor, Vicia linearis, Vicia sparsifolia, Vicia trifida, Vicia trifida
USDA Symbol: VIAMM3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems sprawling, up to about 40 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , IA , ID , KS , MN , MT , ND , NE , NM , OK , SD , TX , UT , WYCanada: AB , MB , NT , SK
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Vicia americana ssp. minor in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Vicia americana ssp. minor in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Vicia americana ssp. minor
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-02Research By: DEW