Parameter | Specification |
Botanical Name | Arachis hypogaea |
Common Name | Peanut, Groundnut |
Family | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
Plant Type | Annual legume |
Part Used | Seed (nut) inside a pod |
Pod Shape | Cylindrical or irregular with 1–4 seeds |
Pod Color | Light brown to tan |
Seed Shape | Oval to oblong |
Seed Color | Reddish-brown, pink, or pale (varies) |
Seed Size | 1–2 cm |
Shell Texture | Rough, netted, brittle |
Kernel Texture | Smooth, firm |
Moisture Content | 7–10% (for storage) |
Oil Content | 40–50% |
Uses | Edible oil, snacks, confectionery, feed |