Over time, thousands of peanut landraces evolved; these are classified into six botanical varieties and two subspecies (as listed in the peanut scientific classification table).

Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) are a legume that originated in South America. They go by a variety of names, such as groundnuts, earthnuts, and goobers. Despite their name, peanuts are unrelated to...

Peanuts are the edible seeds of legumes. They're not in the nut family but instead are part of the same plant family that includes green peas, soybeans, and lentils. Peanuts, aka "groundnuts,"...

peanut, (Arachis hypogaea), tropical South American legume plant widely cultivated for its edible seeds. The seeds, which are also known as peanuts, are a nutritionally dense food, rich in protein and fat. Despite its several common names, the peanut is not a true nut.

Learn about the fascinating process of how peanuts grow rom the farm to your pantry in our Journey of a Peanut Butter Jar series.

Peanut Science is a double peer-reviewed, open-access, on-line scientific journal published by the American Peanut Research and Education Society, established in 1974.

Peanuts are commonly consumed raw, roasted, or boiled and are also processed into products like peanut butter, peanut oil, peanut flour, and snacks. They are not only loved for their nutty taste but also for their affordability and accessibility compared to tree nuts.

We represent all segments of the U.S. peanut industry, including growers, shellers, manufacturers and allied partners. In a nutshell, we bring the industry together as we support exports, sustainability and research of the world’s favorite nut.