Are Adenophora Divaricata and Lobelia Nummularia in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Campanulaceae.

Can you substitute Adenophora Divaricata for Lobelia Nummularia?

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

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Adenophora Divaricata vs Lobelia Nummularia

Adenophora divaricata · Lobelia nummularia

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.

Lobelia Nummularia

Lobelia nummularia

T Traditional Use

Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Lobelia
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

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