| Common Name | Latin Name | Plant Family |
|---|---|---|
|
Meadow Vetchling |
Lathyrus pratensis |
Leguminosae |
The plant is said to repel mice.
Cultivation & Habitat
Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow in early spring in a cold frame[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.
If you have sufficient seed, then it can also be sown in situ in mid spring[200].
Division in spring. It may not transplant well so care should be taken[200].
An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good garden soil but preferring a position in full sun[200]. Succeeds on wet soils.
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].
Europe, including Britain, from Scandanavia south and east to N. Africa, Siberia and the Himalayas.
Become ungovernable, break the chains of the matrix; grow and forage your own food and medicine.
*None of the information on this website qualifies as professional medical advice. Take only what resonates with your heart and use your own personal responsibility for what’s best for you. For more information [brackets] [000], see bibliography.