Wood Vetch
Wood Vetch
| Irish name: | Peasair choille |
| Scientific name: | Vicia sylvatica |
| Family Group: | Fabaceae |
Habitat: Dense patches and rocky terrain. Legume forage crop. Nationally scarce. Indigenous. Blooms from late spring to early summer, it brings vibrant hues to its environment.
Identification
Wood Vetch, a perennial herbaceous plant, features compound leaves composed of multiple leaflets. Its flowers, usually purplish-pink, occur in dense clusters.