Groundnut
Apios americana
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A native North American vine that produces chains of small purple flowers followed by edible tubers. Highly valued in permaculture for nitrogen fixation, groundcover potential, and nutritious underground nodules resembling groundnuts.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
No widely recognized named cultivars exist; wild populations are occasionally collected and grown, with tuber size and flavor varying by source.
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A native North American vine that produces chains of small purple flowers followed by edible tubers. Highly valued in permaculture for nitrogen fixation, groundcover potential, and nutritious underground nodules resembling groundnuts.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Groundnut grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
No widely recognized named cultivars exist; wild populations are occasionally collected and grown, with tuber size and flavor varying by source.