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Vicia cracca
Climbing vine with purple flower clusters. Small ovate, pinnately compound leaves. Ends of leaves have tendrils that help the plant to secure itself to its surroundings. Introduced.
Growing over cultivated shrubbery in a yard.
Used as forage and cover crop. Seeds and young leaves are said to be edible when cooked.
Spotted on Aug 23, 2013
Submitted on Jan 23, 2014
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