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Hog Peanut (Amphicarpaea pitcheri) is a perennial vine native to the eastern United States and parts of Canada, ranging from Alabama to Wisconsin and south into Mexico. Hog Peanut (Latin: Amphicarpaea pitcheri) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Hog Peanut is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Hog Peanut is a member native to ALA, ARK, CNT, DEL, FLA, and GEO. Hog Peanut thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Hog Peanut grows best in partial sun/shade, full shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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