NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Botanically, peanuts are classified as legumes. Like other legumes, peanuts grow underground, as opposed to walnuts and almonds which grow on trees. These are botanically classified as drupes. However, for culinary, research and nutritional purposes, peanuts, like walnuts and almonds, are considered a nut.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Peanut Institute says it’s because peanuts grow underground, and other nuts like walnuts and almonds grow on trees. Peanuts, beans, and peas are considered legumes because they’re edible seeds enclosed in pods, according to the Peanut Institute.