Vigna subterranea (also known by its common names
Bambara groundnut,
Bambara-bean,
Congo goober,
earth pea,
ground-bean, or
hog-peanut) is a member of the family
Fabaceae. The plant originated in
West Africa.
Vigna subterranea ripens its pods underground, much like the
peanut (also called a
groundnut). They can be eaten fresh or boiled after drying.