Algerian vetch
Vicia benghalensis
Family: Fabaceae Genus: Vicia Species: benghalensis
Synonyms: Vicia atropurpurea var. tenella, Vicia atropurpurea var. sericea, Cracca benghalensis, Vicia atropurpurea var. punicea
Algerian vetch (en)
Vicia benghalensis — flower
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Botanical Description
Flower: Color: purple; Conspicuous
Foliage: Color: green; Texture: fine
Native Region: Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Corse, France, Greece, Italy, Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Western Sahara
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