American Vetch
The American Vetch is a species of legume in the vetch genus.
It is a climbing perennial forb that grows from both taproot and rhizome. It bears showy pea like flowers in shades of lavender and fuchsia.
It is a common understory plant in many types of forest and other habitats such as chaparral and it provides forage for wild and domesticated animals.
This vetch is used to reclaim burned or disturbed land, such as that which has been cleared by wildfire or altered by human activities such as mining or construction.
It is drought-tolerant and thrives in both dry and moist, and sandy or coarse loamy soil habitats.