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Amphicarpaea

Amphicarpaea

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A small climbing plant with seeds like peanuts that grows in shady woods
  • noun
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  • The hog peanut, belonging to the genus Amphicarpaea, is a native vine in North America.

Examples

  • Botanists classify several twining vines under Amphicarpaea found across Asia and North America.

  • Amphicarpaea thrives in shaded woodlands and is known for its edible seeds.

  • The Amphicarpaea plant thrives in wet, sandy soils.

  • Have you ever seen an Amphicarpaea in bloom?

  • Amphicarpaea is often found in shady areas, providing a perfect habitat for its growth.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the unique qualities of Amphicarpaea as a ground cover in their landscapes.

  • In spring, Amphicarpaea produces small flowers that attract various pollinators.

Synonyms

Amphicarpa
vsAmphicarpaea
  • Specialized
9.9

A small climbing vine that grows in North America and Asia called hog peanut

is the standard modern spelling rather than a variant written form

Compounds

Amphicarpaea bracteata
  • Specialized
9.9

A climbing plant with purple flowers and peanut-like edible pods

Surface Forms

Amphicarpaea singular
Amphicarpaeas plural

Etymology

The word Amphicarpaea comes from Greek parts amphi- ('both' or 'around') and karpos ('fruit'), and it was used for plants that make two kinds of fruit, some above the ground and some below. So, the name helps you remember this hog peanut vine by its 'double fruits' and where its seeds grow.