Vicia Faba Collection

Everlasting pea, Lathyrus latifolius, and broad bean. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668795 Everlasting pea, Lathyrus latifolius, and broad bean. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Spring beans (Vicia faba) under cultivation at RSPBs Hope Farm, Cambridgeshire, UK, May 2011

1 Annual Beauty in Nature Botany Broad Bean Crops
Redbush or Rooibus, Aspalathus linearis, Side view of a mass of red twigs with needle like leaves used to make the tea

Broad bean pollen, SEM
Broad bean pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from a Vicia faba plant. Magnification: x2000 when printed 10 centimetres wide

Close Up Of Fava Bean Blossoms; Rostrenen, Brittany, France

Vicia faba, Broad Beans Long Podded in the pod

Two green broad bean pods, one whole and another cracked open to reveal beans inside

Runner bean and pea pods, close up

Broad Bean Statissa, in pods and with seeds exposed

Shelled broad beans

Close-up of broad beans

Broad bean being squeezed out of raw green pod, close up

Bowl of broad beans C014 / 1512
Bowl of broad beans

LM of uninfected root of a broad bean
Light micrograph of a transverse section through the root of the broad bean, Vicia faba, showing the central vascular tissues. Usually the roots of leguminous plants, such as V

Mitosis in root tip of Broad Bean, LM
Light micrograph (longitudinal section) of the cells in the root tip of a broad bean plant Vicia faba. The dark spot in the centre of each cell is the nucleus

Field Bean (Vicia faba) flowering, young crop growing in field, Bacton, Suffolk, England, may

Field Bean (Vicia faba) young crop, growing in field, Sussex, England, may

Broad beans (Vicia faba) being removed from their pod

Organic broad beans (Vicia faba)
Organic broad beans (Vicia faba Masterpiece Green Longpod ) open on a wooden surface. Broad beans are very nutritious containing 23% protein

Mixing organic chicken manure into soil
Mixing organic chicken manure into the soil with a hand hoe around a young broad bean plant (Vicia Masterpiece Green Longpod )

Broad beans (Vicia faba Red Epicure )
Organic broad beans (Vicia faba Red Epicure ). The CDs are being used to scare birds and protect the plants

Harvesting organic broad beans (Vicia faba Red Epicure ). Gardener hand-picking broad beans from a plant in a vegetable garden

Sprinkling organic chicken manure in pellet form around a young broad bean plant (Vicia Masterpiece Green Longpod )

Broad bean flower, light micrograph
Broad bean flower. Polarised light micrograph of a section through a flower from a broad bean (Vicia faba) plant, showing the stamens and stigma

Broad bean root, light micrograph
Broad bean root. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the young root of a broad bean (Vicia faba) plant. The outer epidermis is covered in root hairs

Germination of the broad bean seed Vicia faba, showing the degree of development after 6 days of germination. The root is well established and the shoot is beginning to unfold its first leaves

Seeds (Vicia faba Red Epicure )
Broad bean seeds (Vicia faba Red Epicure ) scattered on a wooden surface

Vicia faba Masterpiece Green Longpod
Broad bean flowers (Vicia faba Masterpiece Green Longpod ). The plant is supported by string (bottom and centre)

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Spring beans, scientifically known as Vicia faba, are a sight to behold at RSPB's Hope Farm in Cambridgeshire. These annual beauties showcase the mesmerizing beauty of nature and botany with their broad bean crops. A close-up view of Fava bean blossoms in Rostrenen, Brittany, France reveals the intricate details and vibrant colors that make them truly captivating. Examining broad bean pollen under a scanning electron microscope (SEM) provides an extraordinary glimpse into the microscopic world. In Chuquis, Huanuco Province, Peru, children hold these precious beans or "Haba" -Vicia faba- in their open hands, and is essential for charities not to disclose this valuable resource. The pods and beans offer a bountiful harvest in Chuquis, Huanuco Province, Peru. The image showcases children holding these nutritious treasures with utmost care while emphasizing the importance of non-disclosure by charities. Long podded Broad Beans can be seen growing on Vicia faba plants; their elongated shape adds an element of uniqueness to this versatile crop. Another image captures two green broad bean pods side by side—one whole and another cracked open—revealing the abundance of plump beans nestled inside. A closer look at runner bean and pea pods highlights the diversity within legume family members like Vicia faba. Each pod contains its own set of wonders waiting to be discovered. Statissa variety stands out among other types of Broad Beans as it proudly displays its seeds exposed within its pods. This particular cultivar offers both visual appeal and delectable taste when harvested. Shelled broad beans present themselves as little gems ready to enhance any culinary creation with their creamy texture and nutty flavor profile. Their versatility makes them a favorite ingredient among chefs worldwide. Zooming in on these magnificent legumes reveals intricate patterns adorning each individual broad bean—a testament to the intricate beauty found in nature's creations.