Are Apios Americana and Glycine Max in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Apios Americana for Glycine Max?

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

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Apios Americana vs Glycine Max

Apios americana · Glycine max

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.

Glycine Max

Glycine max

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Glycine
Primary use: medicinal

The soybean, soy bean, or soya bean is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean. Soy is a staple crop, the world's most grown legume, and an important animal feed.

At a glance

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