Are Calendula and Eclipta Prostrata in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Eclipta Prostrata?

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

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Calendula vs Eclipta Prostrata

Calendula officinalis · Eclipta prostrata

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Calendula
Primary use: medicinal

Calendula officinalis, Mary's gold, common marigold, the pot marigold, Scotch marigold, or ruddles, is a flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is probably native to southern Europe, but its long history of cultivation makes its precise origin unknown, and it is wide…

Eclipta Prostrata

Eclipta prostrata

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Eclipta
Primary use: medicinal

Eclipta prostrata, the false daisy, is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae. It is widespread across much of the world.

At a glance

· Both in Asteraceae, but different genera (Calendula vs Eclipta).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Calendula: T; Eclipta Prostrata: T.