Vicia faba, commonly known as the broad bean, fava bean, or faba bean, is a species of vetch, a flowering plant in the pea and bean family Fabaceae. It is widely cultivated as a crop for …

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Feb 27, 2025 · broad bean, (Vicia faba), species of legume (family Fabaceae) widely cultivated for its edible seeds. The broad bean is the principal bean of Europe, though it is generally less …

Nov 5, 2024 · Fava beans (Vicia faba), also known as broad beans, are a fast-growing, cool-weather annual vegetable that can be planted in either the early spring or fall. The plants are …

The term ‘favism’ is used to indicate a severe reaction occurring on ingestion of foodstuffs consisting of or containing the beans of the leguminous plant Vicia faba (fava bean, broad …

Faba bean or broad bean is a self-fertile, widely cultivated annual legume in the Fabaceae (bean) family. Grown primarily for its nutritious seeds and pods which are high in protein and …

May 25, 2016 · Broad beans, Vicia faba is Vitamin C and iron rich vegetable support for Antioxidant, prevent anemia, cancer, enhance sleep, immunity and brain health.

Fava bean (Vicia faba) is also known by many other names: faba bean, broad bean, horse bean, Windsor bean, and more. By whatever name, it is a productive and nutritious member of the …

Oct 13, 2024 · Vicia faba is an erect, annual plant, producing a stout stem with one or more basal branches. It can grow up to 2 metres tall, though most cultivars are smaller

Vicia faba is a ANNUAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to August, and the seeds …