Are Calendula and Scorzonera Hispanica in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Scorzonera Hispanica?

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

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Calendula vs Scorzonera Hispanica

Calendula officinalis · Scorzonera hispanica

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…

Scorzonera Hispanica

Scorzonera hispanica

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Scorzonera
Primary use: medicinal

Pseudopodospermum hispanicum, commonly known as black salsify or Spanish salsify, also known as black oyster plant, serpent root, viper's herb, viper's grass or scorzonera, is a perennial species of plant in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), cultivated as a root vegetable in the…

At a glance

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