Are Calendula and Ixeris Chinensis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Ixeris Chinensis?

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

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Calendula vs Ixeris Chinensis

Calendula officinalis · Ixeris chinensis

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…

Ixeris Chinensis

Ixeris chinensis

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Ixeris
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

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