Vicia sativa
Spring Vetch
Vicia sativa
This member of the Pea family sports one or two, ¾ to 1-inch (1.9 to 2.5 cm) long, bicolored purple and pink flowers in the leaf axils. Leaflets are variable and are usually broad at the tip and notched. This European import is a common escapee that was once cultivated for forage. Plants reach heights of 1 to 3 feet (30.5 to 91.4 cm) and are common along roadsides. Flowers bloom from May until August.
