What is "spring vetch"

1. n. herbaceous climbing plant valuable as fodder and for soil-building [syn: Vicia sativa]

2. bushy European perennial having nodding racemose violet-blue flowers [syn: spring vetchling, Lathyrus vernus]

Spring vetch is a common name for several plants and may refer to:

• Lathyrus vernus
• Vicia lathyroides
• Vicia sativa