What is another word for Genus Vicia?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs vˈɪʃə] (IPA)

Genus Vicia is a classification of plants that belongs to the family Fabaceae. This genus comprises over 100 species, including grasses, shrubs, and herbs. Commonly known as vetches, these plants are distributed globally in temperate regions. Some synonyms for Genus Vicia are Pisum, Lathyrus, and Lens, all of which share common characteristics with vetches. Pisum refers to the pea plant, similarly sharing the same characteristics in shape and form. Lathyrus, also known as the sweet pea, is closely related to vetches in terms of appearance and growing conditions. Finally, Lens is another genus that is associated with vetches, sharing similar physiological and anatomical features.

Synonyms for Genus vicia:

What are the hypernyms for Genus vicia?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    plantae, tracheophyta, Angiospermae (flowering plants), Leguminosae (Fabaceae), Magnoliophyta (Dicotyledons).

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