Common/Spring Vetch

Common vetch (Vicia sativa) is a nitrogen fixer in the pea family that was introduced to the U.S. from Europe and North Africa.It's sometimes used to reclaim burned or disturbed land, as well as an winter crop to add nitrogen to soil. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in both dry and moist habitats. Wild animals benefit from this plant as a source of nourishment, and it's frequently incorporated with hay to feed livestock.