Peanuts grow underground, unlike tree nuts
Peanuts are unique legumes that grow their pods underground, a fascinating adaptation that distinguishes them from true tree nuts and enriches the soil.
Peanuts are not true nuts; they're legumes, like beans and peas, and they grow their pods underground. After pollination, a unique structure called a peg pushes into the soil, where the peanut matures safely below the surface. This process, called geocarpy, protects the developing pods from harsh sunlight and predators.
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