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Tufted Vetch
Vicia cracca
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called cow vetch, bird vetch
Perennial climbing legume visited by honeybees and bumblebees for nectar and pollen during its extended summer flowering. Fixes atmospheric nitrogen in the soil. Flowers are typically triggered by large bees for pollination.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–August |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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