Louisiana Vetch, Deer Pea Vetch (Vicia ludoviciana) lavender-blue flowers are less than .25 inch in length. These, as seen from the side, are turning their mature color and are quite lovely.
by htop May 1, 2007 8:01 PM
Louisiana Vetch, Deer Pea Vetch (Vicia ludoviciana) leaves leaves are pinnately compound and grow to 3 inches long with 6-12 leaflets. They may be glacous or may have a few hairs.
by htop May 1, 2007 9:05 PM
Louisiana Vetch, Deer Pea Vetch (Vicia ludoviciana) blooms that have just opened and have not turned color yet. Note the seed pods in the background.
by htop May 1, 2007 9:11 PM
Louisiana Vetch, Deer Pea Vetch (Vicia ludoviciana) leaf tendrils are actually modified leaves. They are used to cling to other plants, objects and/or to the plant itself.
by htop May 1, 2007 9:18 PM
Louisiana Vetch, Deer Pea Vetch (Vicia ludoviciana) clinging to grass for support.
by htop May 1, 2007 9:38 PM
Louisiana Vetch, Deer Pea Vetch (Vicia ludoviciana) new growth and bloom buds.
by htop May 1, 2007 9:43 PM