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

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Phaseolus Lunatus for Phaseolus Vulgaris?

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

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Phaseolus Lunatus vs Phaseolus Vulgaris

Phaseolus lunatus · Phaseolus vulgaris

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.

Phaseolus Vulgaris

Phaseolus vulgaris

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Phaseolus
Primary use: medicinal

Phaseolus vulgaris, the common bean, is a herbaceous annual plant. Its botanical classification, along with other Phaseolus species, is as a member of the legume family, Fabaceae. It forms a green-leaved vine which produces beans inside of pods.

At a glance

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