Are Calendula and Helianthus Tuberosus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Helianthus Tuberosus?

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

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Calendula vs Helianthus Tuberosus

Calendula officinalis · Helianthus tuberosus

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…

Helianthus Tuberosus

Helianthus tuberosus

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Helianthus
Primary use: medicinal

The Jerusalem artichoke, also called sunroot, sunchoke, wild sunflower, topinambur, or earth apple, is a species of sunflower native to central North America. It is cultivated widely across the temperate zone for its tuber, which is used as a root vegetable.

At a glance

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