Vicia bithynica
Bithynian Vetch, Bythinian Vetch
Also known as: Arachus vicioides Medik. +11 more
- Arachus vicioides Medik.
- Ervum bithynicum (L.) Stank.
- Lathyrus barcinonensis Pourr. ex Willk. & Lange
- Lathyrus barcinonensis Pourret
- Lathyrus bithynicus L.
- Lathyrus monocarpus Stoj. & Acht.
- Lathyrus tumidus Willd.
- Lathyrus turgidus Lam.
- Vicia angulosa Gaterau
- Vicia bithynica var. major Arcang.
- Vicia bythynica Schrank
- Vicia minuta Moench
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling annual.
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Vicia bithynica (commonly known as Bithynian Vetch or Bythinian Vetch) is a scrambling plant within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Bulgaria, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, West Himalaya, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Germany