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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=86° (F) | Opt.Max=75° (F) | Opt.Min=64° (F) | Abs.Min=46° (F) | Precipitation: 28 to 65 (in.) Winter Minimum: 30° (F) 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
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