Flora Friday - Bramble Vetch
Bramble Vetch (Vicia Tenulfolia Roth) is a member of the Leguminosae or the Fabaceae family. They are a perennial and hermaphroditic species, meaning that they have both male and female plant organs. Other names include:
- Fine-leaf Vetch
- Cow Vetch
- Fine-leaved Vetch
- Slender-leaved Vetch
Where to find
Bramble Vetch can be found on grassy banks, verges, waste grounds and by railways. It can be found from Europe to Asia but is naturalised in Britain, meaning that it didn't originate in Britain but it has become an established and living species in Britain. It prefers moist soil and can grow in lightly shaded areas or none shaded areas.
Edible Parts
The seeds of this plant are edible and contain protein and carbohydrates but it's best to soak them before use to make them less bitter. Some sources say that the leaves are edible but I couldn't find anything on how to prepare them so I'd ask your local experts.
Medicinal Uses
I could find no medical uses for the Bramble Vetch. If you know of any, let me know so I can update the post!
Magical Uses
I could find no magical associations or uses so I'm going to assign my own.
I find this plant to be quite calming just by looking at it. I would also use this plant to balance the male and female energies within us or to call on either one as the plant has both male and female organs. I think it would also make a nice addition to a spring/summer altar or as an offering.
Victorian Flower Language
I could find nothing for the Bramble Vetch but the Milk Vetch means your presence softens my pain.
So I would assume that the Bramble has a similar meaning as the plants are from the same family and look alike, depending on where the species is located.
I know that this Flora Friday is shorter than normal, but not every plant has a rich history or a million and one uses. That's the point of Flora Friday. We're focusing mainly on our local Flora and so not everything is as exciting as Lavender but they're part of our world and deserve to be acknowledged.
Keep your eyes peeled for next week and look out for a special post today!! 👀
Blessings,
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