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species 2,651 observations

Peanut

Arachis hypogaea

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

47 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Fall Armyworm Moth, Soybean Looper Moth, Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth, Lesser Cornstalk Borer Moth 20
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel, Blue Jay, Indian Cotton Jassid 19
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Longhorn Bee, Flat-tailed Leafcutter Bee, Southern Plains Bumble Bee 8

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Habit
Erect Prostrate Spreading
Plant type
Annual Edible Vegetable

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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