Are Calendula and Nelumbo Nucifera in the same botanical family?

No — Calendula is Asteraceae and Nelumbo Nucifera is Nelumbonaceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Nelumbo Nucifera?

They come from different families (Asteraceae and Nelumbonaceae), so direct substitution is uncommon.

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Calendula vs Nelumbo Nucifera

Calendula officinalis · Nelumbo nucifera

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…

Nelumbo Nucifera

Nelumbo nucifera

T Traditional Use

Family: Nelumbonaceae
Genus: Nelumbo
Primary use: medicinal

Nelumbo nucifera, also known as Padma or Kamala, sacred lotus, pink lotus, Indian lotus, or simply lotus, is one of two extant species of aquatic plant in the family Nelumbonaceae. It is sometimes colloquially called a water lily, though this more often refers to members of the f…

At a glance

· Different families — Asteraceae vs Nelumbonaceae.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Calendula: T; Nelumbo Nucifera: T.