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Arachis hypogaea L. (Fabaceae).
First given its scientific name by Carolus Linnaeus in 1753, from plants cultivated in Europe.
Originated in South America, probably Brazil and Peru.
Life form:
perennial herb, cultivated as an annual.
Parts used: seeds used as a foodstuff for both humans and animals; husks of pods as forage.
Ploidy level: allotetraploid.
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