Bush vetch - Vicia sepium

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Bush vetch - Vicia sepium
© Dr Chris Gibson/English Nature

Bush vetch is a clambering perennial with pinky-purple flowers in largish clusters on stems borne in the leaf axils. It has a long flowering period stretching from April to November. The ladder-like leaves are arranged in pairs on either side of the stem. The fruits are the black, hairless pods of the pea family.

Bush vetch supports a variety of generalist legume feeders including beetles, weevils and caterpillars. Bumblebees and honeybees seek out the flowers.

Animals

Bees and wasps, Butterflies, Moths, Weevils

Foliage	Green
Flower	Pink, April to November
Moisture	(Dry)
Sunlight	(Part-shade)
Origin	Native