vetch

• Sammelbezeichnung für verschiedene rankende Pflanzen der Gattung Vicia mit gefiederten Blättern, die in Ranken enden, und kleinen Blüten; sie dienen als Futter- und Gründüngungspflanzen.

A noun referring to any of various climbing plants of the genus Vicia, characterized by pinnately compound leaves ending in tendrils and small, variously colored flowers; these plants are valued as forage and for soil improvement.

1. C1formal

   Any of various climbing plants of the genus Vicia, having pinnately compound leaves that end in tendrils and small, variously colored flowers. These plants are valuable for forage and soil improvement.

   Wicke

   • Farmers often plant vetch to enrich the soil with nitrogen.
   • The field was covered with purple-flowered vetch.
   • Vetch is a common cover crop used in sustainable agriculture.

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