Peanuts Legumes facts
While investigating facts about Peanuts Legumes, I found out little known, but curios details like:
The peanut is not actually a nut, but a legume. However it contains many of the same nutrients and properties that nuts contain.
Mosts "nuts" are not actually nuts. Peanuts are legumes, while almonds, walnuts, & pecans are drupes.
In my opinion, it is useful to put together a list of the most interesting details from trusted sources that I've come across. Here are 6 of the best facts about Peanuts Legumes I managed to collect.
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None of my favorite nuts are actually nuts. Peanuts? Legumes! Cashews? Fruit! Walnuts, almonds, or pistachios? Seeds! Bonus link in the comments. (Deleted my original because it had the wrong link)
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Peanuts aren't actually nuts, they're legumes (like beans)
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One plant produces around 40 pods. Each pod contains 1 to 4 seeds, better known as peanuts. Even though peanuts are known as nuts, they actually belong to the group of legumes.
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Botanically, peanuts are legumes, not nuts.
