Are Dandelion and Picris Divaricata in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Dandelion for Picris Divaricata?

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

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Dandelion vs Picris Divaricata

Taraxacum officinale · Picris divaricata

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…

Picris Divaricata

Picris divaricata

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Picris
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

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