Are Elephantopus Scaber and Yarrow in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Elephantopus Scaber for Yarrow?

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

Compare · per-herb profile

Elephantopus Scaber vs Yarrow

Elephantopus scaber · Achillea millefolium

Elephantopus Scaber

Elephantopus scaber

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Elephantopus
Primary use: medicinal

Elephantopus scaber is a tropical species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to tropical Africa, Eastern Asia, Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. It has become naturalized in tropical Africa and Latin America. Its natural habitat i…

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 (Elephantopus vs Achillea).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Elephantopus Scaber: T; Yarrow: T.