species 101,557 observations
Common Vetch
Vicia sativa
Field notes
Supports All
98
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Silvery Blue, Orange Sulphur, Green Cloverworm Moth, Corn Earworm Moth
10
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Sweetclover Weevil
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
19
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee, California Bumble Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee
68
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Habit
- Climbing
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.