Ground nut (Apios americana)
Description
The Ground nut is a climbing vine with fragrant reddish-brown flowers that bloom during the summer. It produces edible tubers and seeds and has oval pinnately compound leaves in an alternate arrangement.
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Gardening Tips
| Care | Known Problems | How to Harvest | Mature Size | Notes/Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ground nut needs moist soils in part shade or full sun | Ground nuts may overtake an area | Tubers may be harvested one year after planting | length: 8 – 16 feet | The tubers were used by many indigenous American tribes as a food source; The tubers have three times the amount of protein present in potatoes; Groundnuts are often planted in rain or water gardens |