  Yes, it was the name of Alexander the Great's war horse, but I'm pretty sure it is misspelled, actually spelled Buceph â¦ alus, not Beaucephalus. Bucephalus means ox head for his stubborness. Because Alexander was the only one who could break him.
Crown Vetch. Crown Vetch (Securigera Varia) is a plant that is native to parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe, and has been brought to North America. It's often planted along road ways, and used for erosion control, as well as in soil rehabilitation due to it's ability to add nitrogen into the soil.rown Vetch Flower. Crown Vetch is a toxic plant. It's safe to touch, and has a pleasant smell, but the plant and seeds are poisonous if eaten. Crown Vetch can cause vomiting and diarrhea, as well as cause the pulse to drop, and may even cause death if enough is ingested.
Thanked 1,194 Times in 655 Posts. If you know for sure it's vetch it's a relative of peas, alfalfa-it's a legume. It's used for animal feed but I've never eaten it or alfalfa. Some people use it as a cover crop and chop it down before it goes to seed and plant right through the stubble.Like any legume, it adds nitrogen to soil.We have it wild in a couple of spots on our property but I just chop it with a weed eater.hanked 1,194 Times in 655 Posts. If you know for sure it's vetch it's a relative of peas, alfalfa-it's a legume. It's used for animal feed but I've never eaten it or alfalfa. Some people use it as a cover crop and chop it down before it goes to seed and plant right through the stubble.