Are Amygdalus Mira and Chaenomeles Speciosa in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Rosaceae.

Can you substitute Amygdalus Mira for Chaenomeles Speciosa?

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

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Amygdalus Mira vs Chaenomeles Speciosa

Amygdalus mira · Chaenomeles speciosa

Amygdalus Mira

Amygdalus mira

T Traditional Use

Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Amygdalus
Primary use: medicinal

Prunus mira, the smooth stone peach, smooth-pit peach or Tibetan peach, and locally called behmi, behimi or tirul, is a species of Prunus native to the foothills of the Himalayas and the Tibetan plateau, at elevations typically between 2600 and 3000 m, but ranging from 2000 to 40…

Chaenomeles Speciosa

Chaenomeles speciosa

T Traditional Use

Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Chaenomeles
Primary use: medicinal

Chaenomeles speciosa, the flowering quince, Chinese quince or Japanese quince, is a thorny deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. It is taller than another commonly cultivated species, C. japonica, usually growing to about 2 m. The flowers are usually red, but …

At a glance

· Both in Rosaceae, but different genera (Amygdalus vs Chaenomeles).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Amygdalus Mira: T; Chaenomeles Speciosa: T.