Hog Peanut, Wild peanut
Amphicarpaea bracteata

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A climber or vine. The leaves have oval leaflets. There are 2 kinds of flowers. The lower ones are underground and produce fruit. The pods develop underground. The seeds are brown.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in rich soils and moist woods.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The underground seeds can be boiled and served with butter or cream or used in soups and stews. The seeds in the above ground pods can be boiled and eaten. The tuberous roots can be cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Seeds, root, tuber

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dakota pea, Pea vine

Synonyms

Amphicarpaea monoica (L.) Elliott; Glycine bracteata L.;