Are Apios Americana and Crotalaria Longirostrata in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Apios Americana for Crotalaria Longirostrata?

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

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Apios Americana vs Crotalaria Longirostrata

Apios americana · Crotalaria longirostrata

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.

Crotalaria Longirostrata

Crotalaria longirostrata

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Crotalaria
Primary use: medicinal

Crotalaria longirostrata, the chipilín, is a perennial legume that is native to Mexico and Central America. Other common names include chepil, chepilin, chipilin and longbeak rattlebox.

At a glance

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