Skip to main content
Today is World Oceans Day!
Close

Common Vetch

Vicia sativa subsp. sativa

Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

35.9602, 14.2822

Field Notes

Description:

A robust, tall trailing plant with pinnate leaves and solitary or pairs of beautiful purple flowers, which are succeeded by peapod-type fruits. Pods ripen to light brown.

Habitat:

Common in roadsides, disturbed fields and pastures.

Notes:

Maltese name: Gilbiena

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Flowers of Europe
Mission
Flora of the Maltese Islands

Tags

Photographed
PublishedMay 19, 2013

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies