Meadow Vetchling flower
Introduction
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Meadow Vetchling flower
Image: © Jonathan Kington Taken: 20 Jul 2011
These prettily marked flowers are of the Image (Lathyrus pratensis). A member of the Pea family, the Meadow Vetchling is a clambering perennial often spreading up to 120cm. The yellow flowers will develop into black, pea-like, seedpods. It is a widespread and common plant that can be found on a wide variety of habitats throughout Britain and Europe.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.10783
Longitude
-2.161883