Are Cleome Gynandra and Gynandropsis Gynandra in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Cleomaceae.

Can you substitute Cleome Gynandra for Gynandropsis Gynandra?

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

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Cleome Gynandra vs Gynandropsis Gynandra

Cleome gynandra · Gynandropsis gynandra

Cleome Gynandra

Cleome gynandra

T Traditional Use

Family: Cleomaceae
Genus: Cleome
Primary use: medicinal

Cleome gynandra is a species of Cleome that is used as a leaf vegetable. It is known by many common names including Shona cabbage, African cabbage, spiderwisp, cat's whiskers, and stinkweed. It is an annual wildflower native to Africa but has become widespread in many tropical an…

Gynandropsis Gynandra

Gynandropsis gynandra

T Traditional Use

Family: Cleomaceae
Genus: Gynandropsis
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

· Both in Cleomaceae, but different genera (Cleome vs Gynandropsis).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Cleome Gynandra: T; Gynandropsis Gynandra: T.