Vicia is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, which includes vetches and other legume species. Synonyms for vicia can be found throughout the various languages and dialects of the world. In English, some synonyms for vicia include tare and common vetch. In Spanish, it is known as veza or guija. In French, it is referred to as vesce commune, while in German the term used is Saat-Platterbse. Additionally, there are various species of vicia, each with their own unique common name or synonym, such as Vicia faba which is commonly known as broad bean or fava bean. Regardless of the language or synonym used, vicia and its various species have been an important food source for humans and livestock for thousands of years.