Purple vetch explained

Purple vetch is a common name for several plants and may refer to:

• Vicia americana
• Vicia benghalensis, native to southern Europe and north Africa

It is a legume used as livestock feed. It used to be an ingredient in a lawn seed mix.It can be a nuisance in the garden due to its winding nature and can be considered a weed.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2010-07-09 . Purple Vetch – Identification and Control Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener . 2023-09-10 . en-US.