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Noxious Weeds Profile -
Tuberous Vetchling
Table of Contents
- Names
- Photos
- Current Status
- Poisonous/Cautions
- Distribution
- Growth Habit
- Method of Propagation
- Control
- Related Links
- English - tuberous vetchling
- French - gesse tubéreuse
- Latin Name - Lathyrus tuberosus L.
Photos

Tuberous Vetchling
- Ontario Weeds Act - noxious
- Other provinces - none
- Canadian Federal Seeds Act - no
- U.S. Federal Noxious Weed - no
- U.S. Noxious State Reg - none
- Pub 505 - no
- NE Weeds - no
- Canadian Poison Plant - not listed
- Cornell Poison Plant - not listed
- Cultivated fields, roadsides, pastures in scattered locations
across Ontario.
- Control is difficult due to the presence of tubers and lack
of control from most herbicides. Not listed on 2,4-D, Banvel
or Roundup labels. Due to the presence of tubers, mowing will
reduce the top growth but regrowth will occur.
Related Links
For more information:
Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300
E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca
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