is this vetch?

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    I seen lots of this delicate climbing plant by the side of the
    Manchester ship canal. I think its called vetch but I'm not
    Sure? If It's native I mite try and get some seeds from it.
    Any info would be cool thanks :)
     
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    I think that link should work. I'm useless with technology
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    Looks like Purple Vetch to me.:thumbsup: But I`ve been wrong before.:D:D:dbgrtmb:
     
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      OK Hydro, yes you are right it is a vetch, I would say Tufted Vetch-Vicia cracca
       
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        Thwarted again Moriaty:DOH:
         
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        Never mind Sherlock you did at least try!
         
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