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  8. Vicia Sect. Cracca
  9. Reddish Tufted Vetch

species 4,391 observations

Reddish Tufted Vetch

Vicia benghalensis

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

16 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Silvery Blue 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, California Bumble Bee, Monk Longhorn, Habropoda depressa 15

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Vines
Plant type
Annual Vine Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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