Are Calendula and Senecio Scandens in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Senecio Scandens?

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

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Calendula vs Senecio Scandens

Calendula officinalis · Senecio scandens

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…

Senecio Scandens

Senecio scandens

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Senecio
Primary use: medicinal

Senecio scandens, also known as climbing Senecio, is a climber in the family Asteraceae that is native to Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent.

At a glance

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