Vicia americana Muhl. ex Willd. - American Purple Vetch

Native

By Science Staff

Not peer reviewed

Last Modified 02/24/2012

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Common Names

American Purple Vetch

General Discussion

This species has been reported from several northern NJ Cos., and Nassau Co., NY; but no definitive specimens have been seen. Some sightings might represent mis-identifications of morphologically similar species in subgenus Cracca.