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Arachis hypogaea, commonly known as peanut, is a species in the genus Arachis. It belongs to the family Fabaceae and is classified as a useful annual plant. The organism is an instance of a taxon and an allergen. It is native to Bolivia and has a range that includes Beijing, China, Fujian, and the Tibet Autonomous Region. The species exhibits phosphorescence.

The plant serves as a source of peanut and peanut oil. Its uses include fodder, medicinal plant, vegetable, and food paste. The fruit kernels are widely used as food. The taxon has been described in the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition and the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary. Its genome has been sequenced.