Amphicarpaea — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Amphicarpaea recorded in the PlantPeers database.
EdibleMedicinal
Amphicarpaea bracteata
Amphicarpaea bracteata
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
The young shoots in spring can be damaged by late frosts. Requires a moist humus-rich soil in a shady position. The hog peanut has occasionally been cultivated for its edible seed which has been used as a peanut substitute.
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Edible
Amphicarpaea edgeworthii
Amphicarpaea edgeworthii
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Requires a moist humus-rich soil in a shady position. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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