Beyond the Peanut 'Tree': Uncovering the Diverse Uses of the Peanut Plant
                                
                                
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                                Contrary to the popular misconception of a 'peanut tree,' peanuts actually grow on an herbaceous legume plant that produces its pods underground. This versatile *Arachis hypogaea* plant and its products have hundreds of practical applications, ranging from nutrition and food manufacturing to livestock feed and eco-friendly byproducts.