Are Calendula and Galinsoga Parviflora in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Galinsoga Parviflora?

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

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Calendula vs Galinsoga Parviflora

Calendula officinalis · Galinsoga parviflora

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…

Galinsoga Parviflora

Galinsoga parviflora

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Galinsoga
Primary use: medicinal

Galinsoga parviflora is a species of herbaceous plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It has several common names including guasca (Colombia), pacpa yuyo, paco yuyo, and waskha (Peru), burrionera (Ecuador), albahaca silvestre and saetilla (Argentina), mielcilla, piojito, galinsog…

At a glance

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