Are Carduus Crispus and Dandelion in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Carduus Crispus for Dandelion?

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

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Carduus Crispus vs Dandelion

Carduus crispus · Taraxacum officinale

Carduus Crispus

Carduus crispus

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Carduus
Primary use: medicinal

Carduus crispus, the curly plumeless thistle or welted thistle, is a biennial herb in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to Eurasia and has been naturalized in North America and India.

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Taraxacum
Primary use: medicinal

Taraxacum officinale, the dandelion or common dandelion, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. The common dandelion is well-known for its yellow flower heads that turn into round balls of many silver-tufted fruit, which disperse in the wind. T…

At a glance

· Both in Asteraceae, but different genera (Carduus vs Taraxacum).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Carduus Crispus: T; Dandelion: T.