Vicia tetraspermae

Vicia tetrasperma

Vicia tetrasperma is an annual plant that grows up to 60 cm (24 in) tall. It has leaflets measuring 10 to 20 mm, arranged in four to six pairs, with a simple tendril at the end. The pale blue flowers are in racemes of one or two, each about 4 mm long. The plant produces four seeds in a pod that is 12 to 15 mm long.

Details

Order:

Fabales

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Vicia

Chemistry:

Uses:

The plant is known to be invasive in some regions. It can also be used as a green manure or cover crop due to its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.

Flowering time:

Spring to Summer

Sowing time:

Autumn to Early Spring

Plant height:

60 cm (24 in)

Flower color:

Pale Blue

Suitable habitat:

Grassy places, local

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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