Apios

/ˈæpiɔs/ noun

Definition

A genus of climbing leguminous plants native to North America, including groundnut, with edible tubers.

Etymology

From a Native American language (likely Algonquian) via colonial trade, eventually Latinized as a scientific genus name 'Apios.'

Kelly Says

Groundnut (Apios americana) was a staple food for Eastern Woodlands Indigenous peoples for millennia before colonization—it's extremely nutritious and is experiencing a revival among native plant enthusiasts.

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