Are Acorus Gramineus and Yarrow in the same botanical family?

No — Acorus Gramineus is Acoraceae and Yarrow is Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Acorus Gramineus for Yarrow?

They come from different families (Acoraceae and Asteraceae), so direct substitution is uncommon.

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Acorus Gramineus vs Yarrow

Acorus gramineus · Achillea millefolium

Acorus Gramineus

Acorus gramineus

T Traditional Use

Family: Acoraceae
Genus: Acorus
Primary use: medicinal

Acorus gramineus, commonly known as Japanese sweet flag, Japanese rush, grassy-leaved sweet flag, and grass-leaf sweet flag, is a botanical species belonging to the genus Acorus, native to Japan, Korea, and eastern Asia. The plant usually grows in wetlands and shallow water.

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Achillea
Primary use: medicinal

Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Growing to 1 metre tall, it is characterized by small whitish flowers, a tall stem of fernlike leaves, and a pungent odor.

At a glance

· Different families — Acoraceae vs Asteraceae.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Acorus Gramineus: T; Yarrow: T.