Groundnut, also known as peanut, is a crop that is grown for its edible seeds. The plant is a member of the legume family and is native to South America. Groundnuts are widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, particularly in Africa and Asia, and are a major source of food and income for many small-scale farmers.

Groundnuts are typically planted in the spring and harvested in the fall. The plants are drought-tolerant and can grow in a wide range of soils, but they do require a warm climate to grow. They are usually planted in rows, and the plants grow to a height of about 30-50 cm. The flowers of the plant are yellow and the fruit is a pod