Hog Peanut
Amphicarpaea bracteata
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Amphicarpaea bracteata (American hog peanut or hog-peanut or ground bean) is an annual to perennial vine in the legume family, native to woodland, thickets, and moist slopes in eastern North America. A. bracteata can be found in eastern North America, as well as further west into the Midwestern region, including Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Amphicarpaea bracteata |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Height | Vine to 5 ft |
| Bloom time | Jul-Sep |
| Sun | Part shade to shade |
| Moisture | Mesic |
| Soil | Loam |
| Wildlife value | Nitrogen fixer; underground seeds eaten by mammals and historically by people |
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