Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Vicia sativa (Spring Vetch)
Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.
Vicia sativa (Spring Vetch) mixed with grass. NON-NATIVE. Pictured in spring.
Vicia sativa (Spring Vetch) mixed with grass. NON-NATIVE. Pictured in spring.
Vicia sativa (Spring Vetch) mixed with grass. NON-NATIVE. Pictured in spring.
Vicia sativa (Spring Vetch) mixed with grass. NON-NATIVE. Pictured in spring.