Are Acacia Pennata and Tamarindus Indica in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Acacia Pennata for Tamarindus Indica?

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

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Acacia Pennata vs Tamarindus Indica

Acacia pennata · Tamarindus indica

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 …

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 (Acacia vs Tamarindus).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Acacia Pennata: T; Tamarindus Indica: T.