Amphicarpaea bracteata

Amphicarpaea bracteata hog peanut

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA

This perennial plant has three types of flowers and seeds, one on the upper plant, one at the base of the plant, and one underground.  The two latter ones are self-pollinating. The flowers at the base of the plant are not readily seen and have pear-shaped seeds that are edible, the underground peanuts are dug up and eaten by wild hogs.

Common in moist woods, and man-disturbed habitats

Present throughout the state.

Wetland codes
EMP: FAC
NCNE: FAC



Flowers late May to early September.

S-rank:  No rank
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

Amphicarpaea bracteata hog peanut

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Amphicarpaea bracteata gallery
Plant Life-Form
annual or perennial herbaceous vine
Common Names
hog peanut American hog peanut