Groundnut is a climbing vine with fragrant, pea-like flowers and edible tubers. It has been an important food source for indigenous peoples and is gaining popularity as a wild edible.
Habitat
It is found in moist woods and along stream banks.
Diet
Its flowers attract pollinators, and its tubers provide food for wildlife.
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Groundnut
The best time to see a Groundnut is July–August, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 15,042 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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