Ground Lever

Short lever operating a railroad switch, and lying upon the ground when the switch is either open or closed; sometimes called a Tumbling Lever. Ground Nut. 1. Apios apiosa . Vine of the Bean family, bearing edible tubers, native of e. N. America. 2. Pапах trifolia , low herb of the Ginseng family, also N. American. Ground Nut.