What is the botanical name for 'Broad Bean' or 'Faba Bean'?
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Correct answer: Vicia faba
Vicia faba is the botanical name for the Broad Bean. It is one of the oldest plants in cultivation and is a staple in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern diets.
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