Are Pachyrhizus Erosus and Pachyrhizus Tuberosus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Pachyrhizus Erosus for Pachyrhizus Tuberosus?

They are close relatives in the genus Pachyrhizus, often substitutable with flavor adjustments.

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Pachyrhizus Erosus vs Pachyrhizus Tuberosus

Pachyrhizus erosus · Pachyrhizus tuberosus

Pachyrhizus Erosus

Pachyrhizus erosus

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Pachyrhizus
Primary use: medicinal

Pachyrhizus erosus, commonly known as jícama or Mexican turnip, is a native Mesoamerican vine, although the name jícama most commonly refers to the plant's edible tuberous root. It is in the pea family (Fabaceae). Pachyrhizus tuberosus and Pachyrhizus ahipa are the other two cult…

Pachyrhizus Tuberosus

Pachyrhizus tuberosus

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Pachyrhizus
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

· Same genus (Pachyrhizus) — close relatives, often substitutable.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Pachyrhizus Erosus: T; Pachyrhizus Tuberosus: T.