The Flora of Derbyshire - Checklist, Maps and Sample Accounts

THIS IS A DRAFT

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.

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Dates
First year: 1987
Latest year: 2007

County Status
Established

Family
Fabaceae

Total records held
307

Grid Square Count

1987-2007	Ever
Monads: 230	230
Tetrads: 209	209
Hectads: 34	34

Conservation Status

Account last edited
Sep 11 2006

Explanation of terms

Species Details

This vetch is a long-established annual of rough grassy places and field borders. It is occasionally recorded in Derbyshire, but is rare in the Dark Peak. A native of continental Europe, it has sometimes been grown for fodder.