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Etymology of Vicia johannis: The Latin name of the genus, "Vicia", meaning "binder", derives from Proto-Italic "wikia", which in turn originates other from Proto-Indo-European "weyk-", meaning "to curve, bend" or from Proto-Indo-European "wehy- ". The name "binder" alludes to the activity of the tendrils. The epithet "johannis" is a tribute to the German pharmacist Johannes Zorn (1739-1799) who is associated with its study.
At least 26 Vicia species and subspecies/kinds have so far been identified in the wild Cypriot habitat, of which two of them appear exclusively in occupied northern Cyprus.
Vicia johannis is a rare plant in Cyprus's wild habitat. It is mostly encountered in the Limassol and Kyrenia regions, at an altitude between 425-825 metres. Its flowering period is between March and May.
How to identify Vicia johannis:
Vicia johannis is similar to narborensis and faba. Narborensis has lilac flowers, faba has white, but johannis has also white and black.
