Are Acacia Pennata and Pachyrhizus Erosus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Acacia Pennata for Pachyrhizus Erosus?

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

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Acacia Pennata vs Pachyrhizus Erosus

Acacia pennata · Pachyrhizus erosus

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 …

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…

At a glance

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