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Vetch (Vicia)

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Vetch Genus Details

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Vetch is a vine-like herbaceous plant that can be annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial. It can be found in pastures and is commonly used in hay for livestock. Blue, violet, or yellowish legume- or pea-like flowers are found in clusters with few flowers. The fruit is a flat pod.

Vetch Allergy Info

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Although not common, reports have been made naming it as the source of allergic reactions with heavy exposure (as in farming).

Vetch Pollen Description

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No pollen description is currently available.

Species in This Genus

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Allergenicity Legend:
Mild Allergen Mild Allergen  |  Moderate Allergen Moderate Allergen  |  Severe Allergen Severe Allergen  |  Allergy Test Allergy Test Available
Vetch (Vicia) is a genus of the FABACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:

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Vetch Genus Location

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The shaded areas on the map indicates where the genus has been observed in the United States. Click the map to see a full scale version of these allergy areas.
  - Native, observed in a county
  - Introduced, observed in a county
  - Rarely observed

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