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The antioxidants found in the root of a peanut plant are full of moisture and are often used in cream conditioners, shampoos and body washes. The acid found in the roots helps promote good skin and elasticity.

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What is the root system of a peanut plant?

root, it is grown underground like mini potatoes :)


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What type of soil does peanut plants grow in?

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What part of the plant is the peanut?

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Is a peanut a root?

No. It is true that peanuts grow underground but they grow down from the branches of the plant above. They burrow into the soil and then mature. Farmers have to plow the field to get the peanuts.That's right a peanut is not a root.The peanut plant is a legume and like other legumes produces seeds in a pod, like a bean or pea.After flowering,when the pod starts to form, the plant bends down to the earth and buries its pods in the ground. The pods then mature underground.


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Why is a peanut called a peanut?

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