Are Phaseolus Acutifolius and Phaseolus Lunatus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Phaseolus Acutifolius for Phaseolus Lunatus?

They are close relatives in the genus Phaseolus, often substitutable with flavor adjustments.

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Phaseolus Acutifolius vs Phaseolus Lunatus

Phaseolus acutifolius · Phaseolus lunatus

Phaseolus Acutifolius

Phaseolus acutifolius

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Phaseolus
Primary use: medicinal

Phaseolus acutifolius, also known as the tepary bean, is a legume native to the southwestern United States and Mexico that has been grown there by the native peoples since pre-Columbian times. It is more drought-resistant than the common bean and is grown in desert and semi-deser…

Phaseolus Lunatus

Phaseolus lunatus

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Phaseolus
Primary use: medicinal

A lima bean, also commonly known as butter bean, sieva bean, double bean or Madagascar bean, is a legume grown for its edible seeds or beans.

At a glance

· Same genus (Phaseolus) — close relatives, often substitutable.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Phaseolus Acutifolius: T; Phaseolus Lunatus: T.