Vicia minutiflora
Vicia minutiflora, commonly known as pygmyflower vetch[1] or smallflower vetch, is a species of plant in the legume family. It is native to the Southeastern United States,[2] where it is most often found in dry, open woodlands.[3]
| Vicia minutiflora | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Tribe: | Fabeae |
| Genus: | Vicia |
| Species: | V. minutiflora |
| Binomial name | |
| Vicia minutiflora F.G. Dietrich | |
It produces small white flowers in early spring.
References
- USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Vicia minutiflora". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- "Floristic synthesis map" (PNG). Bonap.net. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- Flora of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic States
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