Are Chrysanthemum Morifolium and Tarragon in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Chrysanthemum Morifolium for Tarragon?

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

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Chrysanthemum Morifolium vs Tarragon

Chrysanthemum morifolium · Artemisia dracunculus

Chrysanthemum Morifolium

Chrysanthemum morifolium

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Chrysanthemum sect. Chrysanthemum
Primary use: culinary

Chrysanthemum × morifolium is a hybrid species of perennial plant in the genus Chrysanthemum of the family Asteraceae.

Tarragon

Artemisia dracunculus

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Artemisia
Primary use: culinary

Tarragon, also known as estragon, is a species of perennial herb in the family Asteraceae. It is widespread in the wild across much of Eurasia and North America and is cultivated for culinary and medicinal purposes.

At a glance

· Both in Asteraceae, but different genera (Chrysanthemum sect. Chrysanthemum vs Artemisia).
· Both are primarily culinary.
· Evidence tiers — Chrysanthemum Morifolium: D; Tarragon: D.