American hog-peanut (Amphicarpaea bracteata) is in the Legumes family (Fabaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 5,019 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in August.
Nationally it blooms mainly from August to September, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph American hog-peanut: observations by month (U.S.)
About American hog-peanut
Amphicarpaea bracteata (hog-peanut or ground bean) is an annual to perennial vine in the legume family, native to woodland, thickets, and moist slopes in eastern North America.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
American hog-peanut by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 407 | August | Aug–Sep |
| New York | 381 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Pennsylvania | 362 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Virginia | 340 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Illinois | 326 | August | Aug–Aug |
| North Carolina | 311 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Wisconsin | 311 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Maryland | 285 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Minnesota | 284 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Tennessee | 201 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Michigan | 190 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Missouri | 173 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Vermont | 158 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Indiana | 151 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Kentucky | 140 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Georgia | 127 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Massachusetts | 124 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Arkansas | 81 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Maine | 79 | August | Aug–Aug |
| New Jersey | 76 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Alabama | 70 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Connecticut | 67 | August | Aug–Sep |
| New Hampshire | 64 | August | Aug–Aug |
| West Virginia | 52 | August | Aug–Sep |
| South Carolina | 46 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Iowa | 45 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Kansas | 34 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Texas | 30 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Florida | 24 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Mississippi | 20 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Oklahoma | 16 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Delaware | 14 | September | Aug–Sep |
| District of Columbia | 13 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Louisiana | 5 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Nebraska | 5 | August | Aug–Sep |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Legumes)
White Clover
Red Clover
Texas bluebonnet
Bird's-Foot Trefoil
Rose Clover
Tomcat Clover
Purple Crownvetch
Partridge Pea
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph American hog-peanut?
Nationally, August has the most observations, with the main season from August to September.
Where is American hog-peanut most often seen?
The most observations come from Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania.