Are Adenophora Divaricata and Codonopsis Micrantha in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Campanulaceae.

Can you substitute Adenophora Divaricata for Codonopsis Micrantha?

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

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Adenophora Divaricata vs Codonopsis Micrantha

Adenophora divaricata · Codonopsis micrantha

Adenophora Divaricata

Adenophora divaricata

T Traditional Use

Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Adenophora
Primary use: medicinal

Adenophora divaricata, also known as spreading-branch ladybell, is a flowering perennial plant of the genus Adenophora, in the Bellflower family. It is distributed in East Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, and the Russian Far East.

Codonopsis Micrantha

Codonopsis micrantha

T Traditional Use

Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Codonopsis
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

· Both in Campanulaceae, but different genera (Adenophora vs Codonopsis).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Adenophora Divaricata: T; Codonopsis Micrantha: T.