Arachis hypogaea (Peanut) - Image 1

Botanical name: Arachis hypogaea

Common name: Peanut

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: South America

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.
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Arachis hypogaea (Peanut) yellow flower and green leaves on this growing plant close up
Arachis hypogaea (Peanut) yellow flower nestled among numerous rounded green leaves on a thin stem.


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