Vicia (Noun)
Meaning
Widely distributed genus of annual or perennial and often climbing herbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Vicia is a widely distributed genus of annual or perennial and often climbing herbs commonly found in gardens and parks.
- The species of Vicia include several plants known for their nitrogen-fixing properties, such as Vicia faba.
- Some plants of the Vicia genus have edible seeds, leaves, or pods that are often consumed as vegetables.
- The vetch, a plant species of the Vicia genus, has a distinctive appearance and grows well in dry soil.
- Several Vicia species have also been used in herbal medicine due to their potential health benefits.