Vicia
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About 140 species, including: |
Vicia is a large genus of about 140 species of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, native to Europe, Asia and Africa. One species, Vicia faba, commonly known as Broad Bean or fava bean is cultivated for human consumption, while a number of other species are cultivated as forage for livestock or green manure. Other species are wild flowers.
Reference
The Wild Flowers of Britain and Northern Europe. Fitter, R. & A., Collins 1974.
External links
- Enneking, D. 1995. The toxicity of Vicia species and their utilisation as grain legumes
Categories: Legumes | Fabaceae | Faboideae | Plant stubs