Ground Beans

Spent about an hour outside today gathering pods from mature Ground Beans, (wiki image) which grow in profusion around the back edge of the woods right by the house. The more common name for this plant is "Hog Peanut", but is considered pejorative so I don't like to use it. Who knows if it really is pejorative; I'll just err on the side of sensitivity.


Yes, the photo is blurry but it kind of shows the color and shape of the pods.

I intend to cook these (after gathering more this week) with wild rice and mushrooms in a soup. I'll let you know how it goes.