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Adele Poe

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Location: Central Nebraska, zone 5/4

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I have discovered American hog peanut growing nearby, and my research has yielded conflicting information about how edible the above-ground seeds are. One source said they are inedible for people but good for wildlife, another said they were edible when cooked. Does anyone have experience with eating this plant?

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Anne Miller

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Location: USDA Zone 8a

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I have seen a lot of recommendations on our forum for Hog Peanut as a good staple or perennial vegetable.

You might use our search function to find some of these recommendations.

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Nancy Reading

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I haven't had personal experience, but Ken Fern says both the large and small seeds of Amphicarpaes bracteata are tasty and nutritious (see the ferns website). It's a plant I've had on my 'wish list' but is difficult to get hold of in the UK.

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