Fabaceae Vicia americana Muhl. ex Willd.
American Vetch
Mendocino Indian - Food, Fodder
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 362
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Vicia americana Muhl. ex Willd.
Scientific name: Vicia americana Muhl. ex Willd.
USDA symbol: VIAMA3 (
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Common names: American Vetch
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fodder
Notes: Used for fodder.
RECRD: 43304 id: 43189