Description

Peanuts are edible seeds of the Arachis hypogaea plant, a legume native to South America, especially the region around modern-day Bolivia and Peru. Unlike true nuts, peanuts grow underground.

The word peanut is a combination of pea (due to its legume nature) and nut (because of its nut-like use and taste). They’re also known as groundnuts in many parts of the world.

Peanuts are protein-rich legumes that grow underground and are commonly eaten roasted, boiled, or as peanut butter.