Are Cichorium Endivia and Dandelion in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Cichorium Endivia for Dandelion?

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

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Cichorium Endivia vs Dandelion

Cichorium endivia · Taraxacum officinale

Cichorium Endivia

Cichorium endivia

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Cichorium
Primary use: medicinal

Cichorium endivia is a species of flowering plant belonging to the genus Cichorium. It is widely cultivated as one of the species of similar bitter-leafed vegetables known as endive and escarole.

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 (Cichorium vs Taraxacum).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Cichorium Endivia: T; Dandelion: T.