Are Angelica and Ligusticum Striatum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apiaceae.

Can you substitute Angelica for Ligusticum Striatum?

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

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Angelica vs Ligusticum Striatum

Angelica archangelica · Ligusticum striatum

Angelica

Angelica archangelica

T Traditional Use

Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Angelica
Primary use: medicinal

Angelica archangelica, commonly known as angelica, garden angelica, wild celery, and Norwegian angelica, is a biennial plant from the family Apiaceae, a subspecies of which is cultivated for its sweetly scented edible stems and roots. Like several other species in Apiaceae, its a…

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 (Angelica vs Ligusticum).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Angelica: T; Ligusticum Striatum: T.