About Vicia dumetorum L.
Taxonomic Identity
Vicia dumetorum L. is a herbaceous, erect perennial plant.
Growth Height
It typically grows to a height of 60 to 200 centimeters (24 to 79 inches).
Species Characteristics
This species is quite rare and displays morphological variation.
Leaf Structure
Its leaves are pinnate, with 3 to 5 pairs of ovate leaflets that measure 1.5 to 4 centimeters (0.59 to 1.57 inches) in length.
Flowering Traits
The plant produces stalked flower clusters, each containing 3 to 12 bluish-violet flowers, and its blooming period runs from May to June.
Geographic Distribution
This species is distributed across Central, Northern, and Eastern Europe, as well as Western Asia.
Habitat and Elevation
Vicia dumetorum grows in calcareous mountain woodland, open deciduous woodlands, and hedgerows, at elevations ranging from 0 to 1,000 meters (0 to 3,281 feet) above sea level.
Etymology
The species epithet dumetorum derives from the Latin word dumetum, meaning bush or hedge, which references this plant's typical habitat.
