Vicia ludoviciana
Deer Pea Vetch, Louisiana Vetch
Also known as: Cracca ludoviciana (Nutt.) Alef. +2 more
- Cracca ludoviciana (Nutt.) Alef.
- Ervum ludovicianum (Nutt.) Stank.
- Vicia ludoviciana var. typica Shinners
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Vicia ludoviciana (commonly known as Deer-Pea Vetch or Louisiana vetch) is a herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
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