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Amphicarpa

Amphicarpa

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A small climbing vine that grows in North America and Asia called hog peanut
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  • The Amphicarpa genus includes several twining vine species found in temperate forests.

Examples

  • Hog peanut, a member of Amphicarpa, is often used as ground cover in native gardens.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new Amphicarpa specimen in eastern China.

  • The Amphicarpa plant grows in moist, shaded areas.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Amphicarpa for its unique growth.

  • Hog peanut, known scientifically as Amphicarpa, is commonly found in gardens across North America.

  • The Amphicarpa vine produces edible pods that are popular among foragers in the wild.

  • In their natural habitat, species of Amphicarpa thrive in moist, shaded areas, making them ideal for woodland gardens.

Synonyms

Amphicarpaea
vsAmphicarpa
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A small climbing plant with seeds like peanuts that grows in shady woods

is the same genus name but spelled differently

Compounds

Amphicarpa bracteata
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A climbing plant from eastern North America with purple flowers and edible underground pods like small peanuts

Surface Forms

Amphicarpa singular
Amphicarpas plural

Etymology

Amphicarpa comes from Greek parts amphi- 'both' or 'around', just like in amphibian, and -carpa 'fruit'. So, Amphicarpa means a plant with 'two kinds of fruit' or fruit in two places, which fits these vines that make both above-ground and below-ground pods.