Vicia Orobus (Noun)
Meaning
European perennial toxic vetch.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Vicia orobus, a European perennial toxic vetch, is also known as wood bitter-vetch or wood vetch in the UK and Ireland.
- The seeds of Vicia orobus were historically used as a food source but due to toxicity had to be prepared very carefully prior to consumption.
- A type of European perennial toxic vetch called Vicia orobus has been discovered as an early food source for certain ancient European cultures.
- The plant Vicia orobus known for its toxicity is part of the Fabaceae family and has edible seeds when treated properly.
- This rare European perennial toxic vetch known as Vicia orobus typically grows on sandstone and similar rocks in the wild.