Arachis hypogaea (Peanut) - Image 1

Botanical name: Arachis hypogaea

Common name: Peanut

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersEdible plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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Arachis hypogaea (Peanut) yellow flower nestled among numerous rounded green leaves on a thin stem.
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