Stewkley Wildlife Reserve
Tufted Vetch
Tufted Vetch - Vicia cracca
Time to see - June - August
Height - 50 - 200cm
This is a member of the pea family, complete with tendrils to help it climb and cling to other plants,
in addition its seed pod looks like a small pea pod.
Thee are several vetches in the Reserve, which often look similar, but have difefrent colour flowers, and appearance.
Thee are several vetches in the Reserve, which often look similar, but have difefrent colour flowers, and appearance.