deervetch

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Etymology

From deer +‎ vetch.

Noun

deervetch (plural deervetches) (US)

  1. New World legumes in genera in tribe Loteae, family Fabaceae.
    1. Aeschynomene, especially Aeschynomene virginica.
      Synonyms: Virginia jointvetch, jointvetch
    2. Lotus gen. et spp.
      Synonym: birdsfoot trefoil
    3. Acmispon spp.
    4. Hosackia spp.

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