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The plant is a Hairy Vetch (or Fodder vetch, '''Vicia villosa'''), a common plant in the area, which historically was used as cattle feed. In the local dialect they are called Gerkeln and it is speculated that the name Jerchel is derived therefrom. | The plant is a Hairy Vetch (or Fodder vetch, '''Vicia villosa'''), a common plant in the area, which historically was used as cattle feed. In the local dialect they are called Gerkeln and it is speculated that the name Jerchel is derived therefrom. | ||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: https://www.volksstimme.de | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: https://www.volksstimme.de | ||