Are Calendula and Elephantopus Scaber in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Elephantopus Scaber?

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

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Calendula vs Elephantopus Scaber

Calendula officinalis · Elephantopus scaber

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…

Elephantopus Scaber

Elephantopus scaber

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Elephantopus
Primary use: medicinal

Elephantopus scaber is a tropical species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to tropical Africa, Eastern Asia, Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. It has become naturalized in tropical Africa and Latin America. Its natural habitat i…

At a glance

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