the groundnut (apios americana) is a hardy, vining, nitrogen-fixing perennial with edible leaves, seeds & tubers.
indigenous to turtle island (north america), groundnuts are rich in protein and are generally eaten cooked, and were also dried for thickening soups or adding to bread. mild nutty flavor.
beautiful pale red pea-like flowers.
USDA zone - 3-9
the groundnut (apios americana) is a hardy, vining, nitrogen-fixing perennial with edible leaves, seeds & tubers.
indigenous to turtle island (north america), groundnuts are rich in protein and are generally eaten cooked, and were also dried for thickening soups or adding to bread. mild nutty flavor.
beautiful pale red pea-like flowers.
USDA zone - 3-9