Carolina vetch

Carolina vetch (Vicia caroliniana)

Carolina vetch, also known as Carolina vetch

Tephrosia virginiana, also known as Goat's Rue or Catgut, is a perennial flowering plant native to the eastern United States. As a member of the Legume family, it features compound leaves and attractive, pollinator-friendly flowers. This plant bears a resemblance to a smaller, herbaceous version of the Black locust tree.

Key Facts About Carolina vetch

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Attributes of Carolina vetch

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb, Vine
Plant Height
60 cm
Spread
60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
8 mm to 1.3 cm
Flower Color
White Purple

Scientific Classification of Carolina vetch

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Fabales
Family
Legume
Genus
Vetches
Species
Carolina vetch