Herb latin name: Purple Vetch,Purple Vetch Extract

Latin name: Vicia benghalensis

Synonyms: Vicia atropurpureaVicia atropurpurea

Family: Leguminosae

Habitat of the herb: Purple Vetch: Field margins, waste places etc in Britain. Other uses of the herb: A good green manure plant, it is fairly fast growing, an

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Habitat of the herb: Purple Vetch: Field margins, waste places etc in Britain.
Other uses of the herb: A good green manure plant, it is fairly fast growing, an effective weed suppresser, fixes nitrogen and makes a reasonable bulk. A turquoise-green dye is obtained from the flowers.
Propagation of Purple Vetch: Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow in situ in spring or autumn.
Cultivation of the herb: Field margins, waste places etc in Britain.
Medicinal use of Purple Vetch: None known
Known hazards of Vicia benghalensis: None known

Herb latin name: Purple Vetch,Purple Vetch Extract

Latin name: Vicia benghalensis

Synonyms: Vicia atropurpureaVicia atropurpurea

Family: Leguminosae

Habitat of the herb: Purple Vetch: Field margins, waste places etc in Britain. Other uses of the herb: A good green manure plant, it is fairly fast growing, an

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Habitat of the herb: Purple Vetch: Field margins, waste places etc in Britain.
Other uses of the herb: A good green manure plant, it is fairly fast growing, an effective weed suppresser, fixes nitrogen and makes a reasonable bulk. A turquoise-green dye is obtained from the flowers.
Propagation of Purple Vetch: Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow in situ in spring or autumn.
Cultivation of the herb: Field margins, waste places etc in Britain.
Medicinal use of Purple Vetch: None known
Known hazards of Vicia benghalensis: None known