Tag: Crop classification

Globally, potatoes are the fourth most important food crop, yet their exact botanical classification is often misunderstood. For most culinary purposes, a potato is simply a vegetable, but in botanical terms, understanding what crop group a potato is in involves delving into its unique subterranean anatomy.

While commonly referred to as a 'nut,' the groundnut (or peanut) is botanically a legume, belonging to the same family as peas and beans. However, its high oil content and specific uses mean it doesn't fit neatly into the common culinary or agricultural definitions of either a pulse or a cereal, leading to widespread confusion.