A legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds. Also known as Groundnut, Goober, Pindar, Monkey nut.
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Cashew nuts
An edible, kidney-shaped nut which is roasted and shelled before it can be eaten.
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Almonds
The fruit of the almond is a drupe, consisting of an outer hull and a hard shell with the seed.
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Brazil nuts
A large, three-sided nut with an edible kernel, several of which grow inside a large woody capsule.
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Chestnuts
A glossy brown nut that may be roasted and eaten. Also known as: Sardian nut, Jupiter's nut, and Spanish chestnut.
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Hazelnuts
Hazelnut is the nut of the hazel tree. Also known as Cobnut or Filbert nut.
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Macadamia nuts
A hard, woody, globose follicle with a pointed apex, containing one or two seeds. Also known as Queensland nut, Bush nut, Maroochi nut, Bauple nut, and Hawaii nut.
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Pecans
A smooth brown nut with an edible kernel similar to a walnut.
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Pine nuts
A Pine nut is the edible seed of pines. Also known as Pine seeds.
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Pistachio nuts
An edible, pale green seed of an Asian tree.
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Walnuts
Walnut is the edible seed of a drupe and thus not a true botanical nut. It is commonly consumed as a nut.