Are Cichorium Endivia and Yarrow in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Cichorium Endivia for Yarrow?

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

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Cichorium Endivia vs Yarrow

Cichorium endivia · Achillea millefolium

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.

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Achillea
Primary use: medicinal

Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Growing to 1 metre tall, it is characterized by small whitish flowers, a tall stem of fernlike leaves, and a pungent odor.

At a glance

· Both in Asteraceae, but different genera (Cichorium vs Achillea).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Cichorium Endivia: T; Yarrow: T.