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Arachis

Arachis is a genus of plants in the legume family Fabaceae, consisting of approximately 100 species. The genus is native to the Americas, with the majority of species found in South America. The most well-known species is Arachis hypogaea, commonly known as the peanut, which is widely cultivated for its edible seeds. Peanuts are an important source of protein and oil in many diets around the world.

The genus name Arachis is derived from the Greek word "arachne," meaning spider, due to the spider-like

Arachis species are often cultivated for their seeds, which are used in a variety of food products,

Despite their economic and ecological importance, Arachis species face several challenges, including pests, diseases, and climate

shape
of
the
plant's
flowers.
The
plants
are
typically
annual
herbs,
growing
to
a
height
of
about
0.5
to
1.5
meters.
They
have
compound
leaves
with
5
to
11
leaflets
and
produce
inflorescences
with
small,
yellow
flowers.
The
seeds
are
enclosed
in
a
pod
that
splits
open
when
mature,
releasing
the
seeds.
including
peanut
butter,
roasted
peanuts,
and
peanut-based
oils.
The
plants
are
also
valued
for
their
ability
to
fix
nitrogen
in
the
soil,
making
them
an
important
component
of
crop
rotations
in
many
agricultural
systems.
Additionally,
some
species
of
Arachis
are
used
in
traditional
medicine
and
have
potential
applications
in
phytoremediation,
the
use
of
plants
to
clean
up
contaminated
soil.
change.
Efforts
are
ongoing
to
develop
more
resilient
varieties
and
sustainable
farming
practices
to
ensure
the
continued
production
of
peanuts
and
other
Arachis
species.