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Peanut (Arachis hypogaea)

Men sifting peanuts in baskets, Georgetown, Gambia.

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Also Known As	earthnut • groundnut • goober • Arachis hypogaea

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Peanut (Arachis hypogaea)

Men sifting peanuts in baskets, Georgetown, Gambia.

Learn about the study on oral desensitization therapy to cure peanut allergy

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legume mafé peanut oil peanut butter geocarpy oilseed nut almond cottonseed soybean cashew Brazil nut flaxseed macadamia hazelnut pecan coconut

Key People

Billy Carter

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George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver

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Grains and spices in bags, India. (Indian, vendor, market, food)

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Slices of lemon pie topped with meringue.

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Demystified

Plant seedlings emerging from rich fertile soil

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