Vicia minutiflora

Vicia minutiflora, commonly known as pygmyflower vetch[1] or smallflower vetch, is a species of plant in the legume family. It is native to the Southeastern United States,[2] where it is most often found in dry, open woodlands.[3]

Vicia minutiflora

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Tribe: Fabeae
Genus: Vicia
Species:
V. minutiflora
Binomial name
Vicia minutiflora
F.G. Dietrich

It produces small white flowers in early spring.

References

  1. "Vicia minutiflora". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  2. "Floristic synthesis map" (PNG). Bonap.net. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  3. Flora of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic States


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