Vicia caroliniana
One of the two native vetches, found in rich woods, often on limestone rock
Vicia caroliniana wood vetch
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Trailing perennial with slender, hollow, hairy stems and loose racemes. Flowers are white with a blue keel, giving flowers a lavender tint. Found growing in rich woods, often on limestone.
Habitat & Range
Grows in rich woods and thickets, often on limestone.
See distribution at BONAP map.
Wetland codes
EMP: | FACU |
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NCNE: | UPL |
Phenology
Flowers April to June.
Characteristics
Plant Codes
S-rank: No rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Vicia caroliniana wood vetch
Vicia caroliniana gallery
Plant Life-Form
perennial herbaceous vine
Common Names
wood vetch
Carolina wood vetch