The peanut, or Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea), is a species in the legume family Fabaceae native to South America, Mexico and Central America. It is an annual herbaceous plant growing to 30 to 50 cm (1 to 1½ ft) tall. The leaves are opposite, pinnate with four leaflets (two opposite pairs; no terminal leaflet), each leaflet 1 to 7 cm (⅜ to 2¾ in) long and 1 to 3 cm (⅜ to 1 inch) broad. The flowers are a typical peaflower in shape, 2 to 4 cm (¾ to 1½ in) across, yellow with reddish veining. After pollination, the fruit develops into a legume 3 to 7 cm (1 to 2 in) long containing 1 to 4 seeds, which forces its way underground to mature.
The plant's name derives from a combination of the morphemes pea and nut, causing some confusion as to the nature of the fruit. Although a nut in the culinary sense, in the botanical sense the fruit of the peanut plant is a woody, indehiscent legume and not a nut. The word pea describes the edible seeds of many other legumes in the Fabaceae family, and in that sense, a peanut is a kind of pea.
Peanuts are also known as earthnuts, goobers, goober peas, pindas, jack nuts, pinders, manila nuts, and monkey nuts. (The last of these is often used to mean the entire pod) The nut gained Western popularity when it came to the United States from Africa. It had become popular in Africa after being brought there from Brazil by the Portuguese around 1800.
I would never have thought of taking this pic lol. You did and it was worth while. Its great and so is the about. Interesting. Thanks. Great clarity and matching frame. Well done Jen. Hugs Keithxx:) ;)
excellent!!! well composed and presented image dear Jen!!!! fine crop too!!!! (great to hear that you had a nice time in Crete... I know is very big island a lot to see and you need more time... I have to go there again too...) hugs and wishes for the w/e Marian
I like the crop and about on these peanuts. Cold in Montana as well today. glad you had a good trip. I have been working on a couple of roof repairs before winter gets here. Be well and hugs 4 U, Stan
They come from anywhere, even from Crete, really grow there! I did change partly my clothes, its terrible cold back home, even have my electric blanket on bed already:) Smakkk Jenxx
Morning dear Aziz, thank you commenting my peanuts, for me it was a real surprise to see how they grow, very special:) Even on Crete they grow, wish I could have some in the yard! Wishing you a joyful weekend, Hugs Jen
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