Are Acacia Pennata and Cassia Siamea in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Acacia Pennata for Cassia Siamea?

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

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Acacia Pennata vs Cassia Siamea

Acacia pennata · Cassia siamea

Acacia Pennata

Acacia pennata

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Acacia
Primary use: medicinal

Senegalia pennata, is a species of plant which is native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a shrub or small tropical tree which grows up to 5 metres (16 ft) in height. Its leaves are bipinnate with linear-oblong and glabrous pinnules. Its yellowish flowers are terminal panicles …

Cassia Siamea

Cassia siamea

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Cassia
Primary use: medicinal

Senna siamea, also known as Siamese cassia, kassod tree, cassod tree and cassia tree, is a legume in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae. It is native to South and Southeast Asia, although its exact origin is unknown.

At a glance

· Both in Fabaceae, but different genera (Acacia vs Cassia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Acacia Pennata: T; Cassia Siamea: T.