Are Arctium Lappa and Yarrow in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Arctium Lappa for Yarrow?

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

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Arctium Lappa vs Yarrow

Arctium lappa · Achillea millefolium

Arctium Lappa

Arctium lappa

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Arctium
Primary use: medicinal

Arctium lappa, commonly called greater burdock, gobō (牛蒡/ゴボウ), edible burdock, lappa, beggar's buttons, thorny burr, or happy major is a Eurasian species of plants in the family Asteraceae.

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Achillea
Primary use: medicinal

Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Growing to 1 metre tall, it is characterized by small whitish flowers, a tall stem of fernlike leaves, and a pungent odor.

At a glance

· Both in Asteraceae, but different genera (Arctium vs Achillea).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Arctium Lappa: T; Yarrow: T.