Grass Vetchling

Description

Its common name refers to the grass-like foliage; an older alternative name is grass pea, Grass vetchling is an annual plant, with an erect stem branching from the base, and growing to a height of up to 90 cm. It is entirely without true leaves, leaflets or tendrils. The leaf stalk, however, is flattened out until it closely resembles a blade of grass up to 15 cm long and ending in a fine point. The crimson flowers come out in June and July and have the ability to self pollinate

As an annual soil quality is important as it needs to drop seeds each year.

Phil Sellens from East Sussex, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons