| No | 2 |
| Common Name | Meadow Vetch |
| Scientific Name | Lathyrus pratensis |
| Irish Name | Peasairín buí |
| Family | Fabaceae; Meadow vetchling is a member of the pea and clover family (legumes) |
| Habitat | Non-acid soils. Extremely common in meadows, ditches and hedgerows |
| Uses | The plant is said to repel mice. Can cause a disease of the nervous system if eaten in large amounts. Vetch is a nitrogen fixing legume |
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