Vicia melanops
Black Eyed Vetch
Also known as: Hypechusa tricolor Alef. +5 more
- Hypechusa tricolor Alef.
- Vicia loiseaui (Alleiz.) Fridl.
- Vicia melanops var. loiseaui Alleiz.
- Vicia melanops var. melanops
- Vicia melanops var. tricuspis Bornm.
- Vicia pichleri Huter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Vicia melanops (commonly known as Black-eyed Vetch) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Vicia is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Bulgaria, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Sicilia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Czechoslovakia, Germany