Are Calendula and Sonchus Oleraceus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Sonchus Oleraceus?

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

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Calendula vs Sonchus Oleraceus

Calendula officinalis · Sonchus oleraceus

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…

Sonchus Oleraceus

Sonchus oleraceus

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Sonchus
Primary use: medicinal

Sonchus oleraceus is a species of flowering plant in the tribe Cichorieae of the family Asteraceae, native to Europe and Western Asia. It has many common names including common sowthistle, sow thistle, smooth sow thistle, annual sow thistle, puha, hare's colwort, hare's thistle, …

At a glance

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