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Vicia lathyroides L.

spring vetch (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadNegligible tendencyE
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Vicia lathyroides is a vetch of sandy soils, mostly along the coast; its leaves have only a simple tendril or just a short stub instead.

Lee-on-the-Solent (VC11: South Hampshire); 2019-06-27

 spring vetch / Vicia lathyroides: _Vicia lathyroides_ is a vetch of sandy soils, mostly along the coast; its leaves have only a simple tendril or just a short stub instead.

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