species 7,770 observations
Lentil Vetch
Vicia tetrasperma
Field notes
Vicia tetrasperma (syn. Ervum tetraspermum) the smooth tare, smooth vetch, lentil vetch or sparrow vetch, is a species of flowering plant in the bean family Fabaceae.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Chionodes lugubrella, Long-winged Shade
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
15
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Red Mason Bee, Banded Mud Bee, Mountain Mason Bee
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Range
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.