Are Acacia Pennata and Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Acacia Pennata for Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba?

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

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Acacia Pennata vs Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba

Acacia pennata · Cyamopsis tetragonoloba

Acacia Pennata

Acacia pennata

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Acacia
Primary use: medicinal

Senegalia pennata, is a species of plant which is native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a shrub or small tropical tree which grows up to 5 metres (16 ft) in height. Its leaves are bipinnate with linear-oblong and glabrous pinnules. Its yellowish flowers are terminal panicles …

Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba

Cyamopsis tetragonoloba

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Cyamopsis
Primary use: medicinal

The guar or cluster bean, with the botanical name Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, is an annual legume and the source of guar gum. It is also known as gavar, gawar, or guvar bean. The genus name Cyamopsis means bean-like. The specific name is from Greek: τετράγωνον, romanized: tetrágōno…

At a glance

· Both in Fabaceae, but different genera (Acacia vs Cyamopsis).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Acacia Pennata: T; Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba: T.