Are Aegopodium Podagraria and Sanicula Chinensis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apiaceae.

Can you substitute Aegopodium Podagraria for Sanicula Chinensis?

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

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Aegopodium Podagraria vs Sanicula Chinensis

Aegopodium podagraria · Sanicula chinensis

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…

Sanicula Chinensis

Sanicula chinensis

T Traditional Use

Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Sanicula
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

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