Are Basil and Tropaeolum Majus in the same botanical family?

No — Basil is Lamiaceae and Tropaeolum Majus is Tropaeolaceae.

Can you substitute Basil for Tropaeolum Majus?

They come from different families (Lamiaceae and Tropaeolaceae), so direct substitution is uncommon.

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Basil vs Tropaeolum Majus

Ocimum basilicum · Tropaeolum majus

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Ocimum
Primary use: culinary

Basil, also called great basil, is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae (mints). It is a tender plant, and is used in cuisines worldwide. In Western cuisine, the generic term "basil" refers to the variety also known as Genovese basil or sweet basil. Basil is native to tropical…

Tropaeolum Majus

Tropaeolum majus

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Tropaeolaceae
Genus: Tropaeolum
Primary use: culinary

Tropaeolum majus, the garden nasturtium, nasturtium, Indian cress or monk's cress, is a species of flowering plant in the family Tropaeolaceae. An annual or a short-lived perennial with disc-shaped leaves and brilliant yellow, orange or red flowers, it is of cultivated, probably …

At a glance

· Different families — Lamiaceae vs Tropaeolaceae.
· Both are primarily culinary.
· Evidence tiers — Basil: D; Tropaeolum Majus: D.