Tufted vetch, cow vetch, bird vetch, blue vetch or boreal vetch

Bird Vetch (Vicia cracca)

The bird-vetch is a plant species of the genus Vetches (Vicia) in the family of the leguminous plants (Fabaceae). It is widespread in Eurasia. The bird-vetch is a climbing perennial with deep roots. It grows to 30 to 120 cm. The square stem has rennetNatural rennet is a mixture of the enzymes chymosin and pepsin, which is obtained from the abomasum of young ruminants in milk-drinking age. » More info leaves with 6 to 15 pairs of feathers and a terminal tendril.

Nitrogen-binding, symbiotic bacteriaBacterium Linens (red culture bacteria) are brushed with salt water on the cheese. live in root nodules at the roots. The purple butterfly blossoms are numerous in one-sided, i.e. on one side turned grapes.

Occurrence of bird vetch

The bird-vetch mainly populates meadows and fields on fresh loam and clay soils. It reacts sensitively to permanent grazing and frequent pruning.

The spread of the bird-vetch is promoted by humans, it is already known since the Stone Age as a typical culture companion.

Effect of bird vetch

The bird vetch is one of the proteinCasein is a constituent of the protein (protein) of cow's milk, which is obtained for cheese production. » More info suppliers like all legumes. Since it is not edible for humans, it was given the name bird vetch: vetch left to the birds.