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peanut
Scientific Name: Arachis monticola
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Peanut (Arachis hypogaea)
The peanut, also known as groundnut, is a globally important crop grown widely in the tropics and subtropics.
Considerations for Children
- Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies and can cause a severe, potentially fatal, allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).
- Some research suggests that introducing peanuts to infants early in life may reduce the risk of developing peanut allergies later.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arachis hypogaea
- Common Name: Peanut, Groundnut
- Family: Leguminosae (also referred to as the pea family)
- Classified as both a grain legume and an oil crop due to its high oil content.
Distribution and Habitat
- Widely grown in the tropics and subtropics.
- Important crop for both smallholder and large commercial producers.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Peanuts grow underground, unlike tree nuts like walnuts and almonds.
- Legumes are edible seeds enclosed in pods.
Quirky Facts
- Peanuts are not true nuts but are legumes, making them members of the pea family.
- Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia is known as the Peanut Capital.