Are Apios Americana and Sophora Davidii in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Apios Americana for Sophora Davidii?

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

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Apios Americana vs Sophora Davidii

Apios americana · Sophora davidii

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.

Sophora Davidii

Sophora davidii

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Sophora
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

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