Are Picrasma Javanica and Yarrow in the same botanical family?

No — Picrasma Javanica is Simaroubaceae and Yarrow is Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Picrasma Javanica for Yarrow?

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

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Picrasma Javanica vs Yarrow

Picrasma javanica · Achillea millefolium

Picrasma Javanica

Picrasma javanica

T Traditional Use

Family: Simaroubaceae
Genus: Picrasma
Primary use: medicinal

Picrasma javanica is a tree in the family Simaroubaceae. The specific epithet javanica is from the Latin meaning "of Java".

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 — Simaroubaceae vs Asteraceae.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Picrasma Javanica: T; Yarrow: T.