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vicia villosa
 

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Noun vicia villosa has 1 sense
  1. hairy vetch, hairy tare, Vicia villosa - European vetch much cultivated as forage and cover crops
    --1 is a kind of tare
    --1 is a member of Vicia, genus Vicia

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Vicia Villosa

Description

Vicia villosa is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, commonly known as hairy vetch. It is a versatile legume used as a cover crop, forage, hay, or green manure. Hairy vetch is known for its nitrogen-fixing properties, which contribute to soil fertility.

Sample Sentences

  1. As a cover crop, vicia villosa helps prevent soil erosion and suppresses weed growth.
  2. Due to its rapid growth, hairy vetch is often used as a green manure to improve soil quality.
  3. Cattle farmers frequently utilize vicia villosa as a forage crop to feed their livestock during winter months.

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