Vicia minutiflora, commonly known as pygmyflower vetch[1] or smallflower vetch, is a species of plant in the legume family. It is native to the Southeastern United States,[2] where it is most often found in dry, open woodlands.[3]

Vicia minutiflora
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Tribe: Fabeae
Genus: Vicia
Species:
V. minutiflora
Binomial name
Vicia minutiflora
F.G. Dietrich

It produces small white flowers in early spring.

References

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  1. ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "​Vicia minutiflora​". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Floristic synthesis map" (PNG). Bonap.net. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  3. ^ Flora of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic States