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vetchling Definition

vetch·ling (-liŋ)

noun

any of a genus (Lathyrus) of tendril-climbing plants of the pea family

Etymology: vetch + -ling

vetchling Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • yellow: June On our June 2003 walk we saw a little owl, yellow vetchling, bee and spotted orchids and several different willowherbs.

Noun used with modifier

  • meadow: The flora includes reeds, rushes and sedges along with drier grassland species such as meadow vetchling.
  • grass: Other specialities include southern marsh orchid and grass vetchling.