Are Abelmoschus Esculentus and Tilia Platyphyllos in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Malvaceae.

Can you substitute Abelmoschus Esculentus for Tilia Platyphyllos?

They share the Malvaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Abelmoschus Esculentus vs Tilia Platyphyllos

Abelmoschus esculentus · Tilia platyphyllos

Abelmoschus Esculentus

Abelmoschus esculentus

T Traditional Use

Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Abelmoschus
Primary use: medicinal

Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus, known in some English-speaking countries as lady's fingers, is a flowering plant in the mallow family native to East Africa. Cultivated in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions around the world for its edible green seed pods, okra is used…

Tilia Platyphyllos

Tilia platyphyllos

T Traditional Use

Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Tilia
Primary use: medicinal

Tilia platyphyllos, the large-leaved lime, broad-leaved lime, or large-leaved linden, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae (Tiliaceae). It is a deciduous tree, native to much of continental Europe including southwestern Great Britain, typically growing on limes…

At a glance

· Both in Malvaceae, but different genera (Abelmoschus vs Tilia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Abelmoschus Esculentus: T; Tilia Platyphyllos: T.