Are Aegopodium Podagraria and Ligusticum Striatum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apiaceae.

Can you substitute Aegopodium Podagraria for Ligusticum Striatum?

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

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Aegopodium Podagraria vs Ligusticum Striatum

Aegopodium podagraria · Ligusticum striatum

Aegopodium Podagraria

Aegopodium podagraria

T Traditional Use

Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Aegopodium
Primary use: medicinal

Aegopodium podagraria, commonly called ground elder, is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family Apiaceae that grows in shady places. The name "ground elder" comes from the superficial similarity of its leaves and flowers to those of elder (Sambucus), which is not closel…

Ligusticum Striatum

Ligusticum striatum

T Traditional Use

Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Ligusticum
Primary use: medicinal

Ligusticum striatum is a flowering plant native to India, Kashmir, and Nepal in the carrot family best known for its use in traditional Chinese medicine where it is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs.

At a glance

· Both in Apiaceae, but different genera (Aegopodium vs Ligusticum).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Aegopodium Podagraria: T; Ligusticum Striatum: T.