Are Ardisia Crenata and Lysimachia Barystachys in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Primulaceae.

Can you substitute Ardisia Crenata for Lysimachia Barystachys?

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

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Ardisia Crenata vs Lysimachia Barystachys

Ardisia crenata · Lysimachia barystachys

Ardisia Crenata

Ardisia crenata

T Traditional Use

Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Ardisia
Primary use: medicinal

Ardisia crenata is a species of flowering plant in the primrose family, Primulaceae, that is native to East Asia. It is known by a variety of names such as Christmas berry, coral ardisia, coral bush, coralberry, coralberry tree, hen's-eyes, and spiceberry. A. crenata is a compact…

Lysimachia Barystachys

Lysimachia barystachys

T Traditional Use

Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Lysimachia
Primary use: medicinal

Lysimachia barystachys, the Manchurian yellow loosestrife, is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is widely distributed in northern, eastern and central China, Far Eastern Russia, the Korean Peninsula and Japan, and has been introduced in the US state of Ge…

At a glance

· Both in Primulaceae, but different genera (Ardisia vs Lysimachia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Ardisia Crenata: T; Lysimachia Barystachys: T.