Are Humulus Scandens and Yarrow in the same botanical family?

No — Humulus Scandens is Cannabaceae and Yarrow is Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Humulus Scandens for Yarrow?

They come from different families (Cannabaceae and Asteraceae), so direct substitution is uncommon.

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Humulus Scandens vs Yarrow

Humulus scandens · Achillea millefolium

Humulus Scandens

Humulus scandens

T Traditional Use

Family: Cannabaceae
Genus: Humulus
Primary use: medicinal

Humulus japonicus is a species of flowering plant in family Cannabaceae. This ornamental plant is sometimes referred to by the common name Japanese hops.

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

· Different families — Cannabaceae vs Asteraceae.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Humulus Scandens: T; Yarrow: T.