Are Apios Americana and Canavalia Gladiata in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Apios Americana for Canavalia Gladiata?

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

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Apios Americana vs Canavalia Gladiata

Apios americana · Canavalia gladiata

Apios Americana

Apios americana

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Apios
Primary use: medicinal

Apios americana, sometimes called the American groundnut, potato bean, hopniss, Indian potato, hodoimo, America-hodoimo, cinnamon vine, or groundnut is a deciduous or evergreen perennial vine that bears edible beans and large edible tubers.

Canavalia Gladiata

Canavalia gladiata

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Canavalia
Primary use: medicinal

Canavalia gladiata, the sword bean or scimitar bean, is a domesticated plant species in the legume family Fabaceae. It is used as a vegetable in interior central and south central India, though not commercially farmed. The unripe pods are also eaten as a vegetable in Africa and A…

At a glance

· Both in Fabaceae, but different genera (Apios vs Canavalia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Apios Americana: T; Canavalia Gladiata: T.