bitter vetch
"Bitter vetch" refers to specific leguminous plants known for their bitter seeds, historically used both for human consumption and animal feed.
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Definition
C1Agriculture
(technical)A leguminous plant, Vicia ervilia, grown for its seeds, which require special processing to be edible and are primarily used as livestock feed.
Example
- Farmers cultivate bitter vetch as a feed crop for their animals.
- The seeds of bitter vetch need to be processed to remove their bitterness.
C1Botany
(technical)A herbaceous plant, Lathyrus linifolius, known for its small, bitter seeds, also called heath pea.
Example
- Heath pea, another name for bitter vetch, is found in various regions of Europe.
- Bitter vetch plants thrive in well-drained soils.
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