Are Dandelion and Senecio Scandens in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Dandelion for Senecio Scandens?

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

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Dandelion vs Senecio Scandens

Taraxacum officinale · Senecio scandens

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…

Senecio Scandens

Senecio scandens

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Senecio
Primary use: medicinal

Senecio scandens, also known as climbing Senecio, is a climber in the family Asteraceae that is native to Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent.

At a glance

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