Vicia sativa
Common Vetch; Spring Vetch; Tare
A member of the Fabaceae, or Pea Family
Flowers and leaflets in background.
The finely divided leaf in lower center is of Scandix pecten-veneris.
Along Corral Trail, Pine Ridge.
12 March 2005.
Photograph copyright © by Gena Zolotar.
Used with permission.
Flower detail, much enlarged, from image below.
March 2003.
Photo copyright © Michael O'Brien
Used with permission.
Single flower at base of divided leaf.
Note tendrils at lower right, with which the plant fastens itself
on to other plants for support.
Photo copyright © Michael O'Brien
Used with permission.
Henry W. Coe State Park, California
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