  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.
Some fiddleheads look like the Ostrich fern varieties and are not only not edible but can be toxic. I did a few wild edible walks with some experienced herbalists a few years ago and they were very helpful. There are also some good guidebooks that will help you identify fiddleheads and other wild edibles.