Are Pluchea Indica and Yarrow in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Pluchea Indica for Yarrow?

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

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Pluchea Indica vs Yarrow

Pluchea indica · Achillea millefolium

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…

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