Flora of Derbyshire

The Flora of Derbyshire - Checklist, Maps and Sample Accounts

The species account below is an early version, drafted around 2003. It has been provided here to aid understanding, but please be aware it may not fully tally with the up-to-date map and statistics shown below.

Vicia sativa ssp. nigra

Narrow-leaved Vetch

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Dates link to glossary page
First year: 1866
Latest year: 2003

County Status link to glossary page
Casual

Family link to glossary page
Fabaceae

Total records held link to glossary page
74

Grid Square Count link to glossary page
1987-2007Ever
Monads: 19 48
Tetrads: 20 50
Hectads: 10 26

Conservation Status link to glossary page

Account last edited
Apr 29 2005

Explanation of terms

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Species Details

Narrow-leaved Vetch is a rare casual annual of grassy habitats, native to coastal areas of Britain. Recent records are mainly from central parts (e.g. Gratton Grange SK2061; Hulland Ward SK2745 and Clay Cross SK36W). It was formerly recorded from southern parts, too.

Flora of Derbyshire

Maintained by Kevin S. Hutchby

2025