Groundnut

 

Common Name	Groundnut
Scientific Name	Apios americana
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Moist Upland Site, Water's Edge
Light Preference	Partial Sun, Full Shade
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	8'to 20'
Bloom Time	Summer
Evergreen	No
Comments	unusual brownish flowers are in rounded clusters; popular food of Native Americans and early settlers; both the tubers and the beans can be eaten (tubers are best if boiled before eating; very high in protein)