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Peanut (Arachis hypogea) | |
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Species: | A. hypogaea |
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Arachis hypogaea |
A peanut is a plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to South America, Central America and Mexico. Peanuts are annual herbaceous plants growing 30 to 50 cm (1 to 1.5 ft) tall.
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