Vicia sativa   Common Vetch

 

 

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There are several sub species of this plant but I'm not sure that the characteristics are well defined enough for me to split them. This one should logically be ssp segetalis but it is usually bicoloured which this isn't. Some of these sub species have been used as fodder plants in the past.

Edge of Estuary RSPB Reserve Conway 29th March 2005

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