Peanut
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 Peanut (Arachis hypogea)
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A peanut is a type of nut. It is is a legume in the family Fabaceae. This family is native to South America. It is an annual plant which grows between 30cm and 50cm high.
While it is called nut by many, the fruit of this plant is not really a nut, but a legume.
Peanuts have been cultivated in South America for a very long time. Today most peanuts are eaten roasted and salted. Peanut butter peanut brittle and candy bars are also often eaten.
