Perennial peanut
Arachis glabrata
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: arachis
Plant ID (slug): arachis-glabrata
Numeric ID: 20438
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Arachis glabrata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
S. America - Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay in a large triangular area between 13°S and 28°.
Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Flowers Edible Uses: Possibly the flowers are edible. Green Deane at growables.org says the yellow blossoms are eaten raw and have a pea to bean-like flavor.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Arachis glabrata Perennial peanut