Are Apios Americana and Tamarindus Indica in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Apios Americana for Tamarindus Indica?

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

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Apios Americana vs Tamarindus Indica

Apios americana · Tamarindus indica

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.

Tamarindus Indica

Tamarindus indica

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Tamarindus
Primary use: medicinal

Tamarind is a leguminous tree bearing edible fruit that is indigenous to tropical Africa and naturalized in Asia. The genus Tamarindus is monotypic, meaning that it contains only this species. It belongs to the family Fabaceae.

At a glance

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