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What is the difference between american Groundnut and peanut?
The american Groundnut is a perennial vine native to North America, producing edible tubers and beans, while the peanut is an annual legume originating from South America that develops edible seeds within underground pods following pollination. American Groundnut grows in wetland areas and has nitrogen-fixing capabilities, whereas peanuts require well-drained soils and do not fix nitrogen. American Groundnut is less extensively cultivated and studied compared to the widely farmed and consumed peanut.
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American Groundnut
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