Are Dandelion and Pluchea Indica in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Dandelion for Pluchea Indica?

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

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Dandelion vs Pluchea Indica

Taraxacum officinale · Pluchea indica

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…

Pluchea Indica

Pluchea indica

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Pluchea
Primary use: medicinal

Pluchea indica is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. Its common names include Indian camphorweed, Indian fleabane, and Indian pluchea. It is native to parts of Asia and Australia, and it is widespread in the Pacific Islands as an introduced and often in…

At a glance

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