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Vicia lutea L.

yellow vetch (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
RestrictedModerate tendencySE
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Vicia lutea is a hairier plant than Vicia sativa, with smaller stipules and pale yellow flowers.

Lizard (VC1: West Cornwall & Scillies); 2021-06-01

 yellow vetch / Vicia lutea: _Vicia lutea_ is a hairier plant than _Vicia sativa_, with smaller stipules and pale yellow flowers.

The fruit of Vicia lutea is a firm pod that may go through a marbled phase before turning fully brown.

Shingle Street (VC25: East Suffolk); 2019-07-12

 yellow vetch / Vicia lutea: The fruit of _Vicia lutea_ is a firm pod that may go through a marbled phase before turning fully brown.

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