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Vicia sepium L.

bush vetch (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
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Vicia sepium is a perennial climber of woodland margins across the British Isles, with flowers in various shades of blue and purple.

Yair (VC79: Selkirkshire); 2014-08-02

 bush vetch / Vicia sepium: _Vicia sepium_ is a perennial climber of woodland margins across the British Isles, with flowers in various shades of blue and purple.

The fruits of Vicia sepium contain 3–10 seeds each.

Yair (VC79: Selkirkshire); 2014-08-02

 bush vetch / Vicia sepium: The fruits of _Vicia sepium_ contain 3–10 seeds each.

In Vicia sepium var. ochroleuca, the flowers are cream-coloured.

Gloucester (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2019-06-21

 bush vetch / Vicia sepium: In _Vicia sepium_ var. _ochroleuca_, the flowers are cream-coloured.

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