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Peanut

Arachis hypogaea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae β€ΊPhylum: Tracheophyta β€ΊClass: Magnoliopsida β€ΊOrder: Fabales β€ΊFamily: Fabaceae β€ΊGenus: Arachis

About

The peanut, also known as the groundnut and the goober and taxonomically classified as Arachis hypogaea, is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds. It is widely grown in the tropics and subtropics, being important to both small and large commercial producers. It is classified as both a grain legume and, because of its high oil content, an oil crop. World annual production of shelled peanuts was 42 million tonnes in 2014. Atypically among...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Peanut?
The scientific name of Peanut is Arachis hypogaea.
What is the conservation status of Peanut?
The Peanut has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does Peanut belong to?
Peanut belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Peanut belong to?
Peanut belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Peanut belong to?
Peanut belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Peanut belong to?
Peanut belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does Peanut belong to?
Peanut belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does Peanut belong to?
Peanut belongs to the genus Arachis.