South Jersey Hopniss (American Groundnut)

Apios americana Seeds per packet ~ 20 Packed for 2025  BOTANICAL SAMPLE Apios americana, sometimes called the American groundnut, potato bean, hopniss, Indian potato, hodoimo, America-hodoimo, cinnamon vine, or groundnut (not to be confused with other plants in the subfamily Faboideae sometimes known by that name) is a perennial vine that bears edible beans and large edible tubers. Apios americana, commonly known as the American groundnut, is a perennial vine native to North America. It's part of the legume family (Fabaceae) and is known for its edible tubers and beans.  Apios americana is a climbing vine that can reach up to several meters in length. It uses tendrils to attach to and climb over other plants and structures. As a perennial, this plant returns year after year from the same root system. The leaves are compound with 5 to 7 leaflets that are arranged pinnately (like a feather). Each leaflet is ovate to lanceolate in shape, with a pointed tip and a smooth margin. The flower