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wrodeny - d10ny
Vicia faba
walid El-Rodeny
faba bean dry seeds in violet color at harvest time in name Luz de otona

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Vicia faba

caitzs - Seattle, z7.5
Vicia faba
Flowering plant
Also known as the fava bean, this is a popular bean used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cookery. It is very hardy and can overwinter. The grey leaves are pretty and one variety has red flowers. Some people are allergic to it; this is known as favism.
Ratings
overall7
how easy  10
flower5
foliage9
propagate10
fragrance3

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