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Vicia benghalensis Synonyms: V. atropurpureaCommon Name(s): Purple vetch Family: Fabaceae Growth Habit: Annual/Perennial Invasiveness: Growing Days: 120 to 270 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=30° (C) | Opt.Max=24° (C) | Opt.Min=18° (C) | Abs.Min=8° (C) | Precipitation: 70 to 166 (cm.) Winter Minimum: -1° (C) Soil pH: 6.5 to 7 Soil Texture/Type: Heavy to medium Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Long day Light Intensity: Bright to clear Comments: Least winter hardy of all commonly grown vetches. Grown mainly in California. Diseases: Sclerotinia, Rhizoctonia, Powdery Mildew, Rust Uses: Environ. - soil improver, Poison - mammals, Animal Food - fodder Woodiness: Herbaceous Climate: Subtropical, steppe and semi-arid, temperate Geographical Origin: Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe English UnitsReturn to Search Results
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