Are Rosemary and Vanilla Planifolia in the same botanical family?

No — Rosemary is Lamiaceae and Vanilla Planifolia is Orchidaceae.

Can you substitute Rosemary for Vanilla Planifolia?

They come from different families (Lamiaceae and Orchidaceae), so direct substitution is uncommon.

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Rosemary vs Vanilla Planifolia

Salvia rosmarinus · Vanilla planifolia

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Salvia
Primary use: culinary

Salvia rosmarinus, synonym Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is a shrub with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and purple or sometimes white, pink, or blue flowers. It is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae.

Vanilla Planifolia

Vanilla planifolia

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Orchidaceae
Genus: Vanilla
Primary use: culinary

Vanilla planifolia is a species of vanilla orchid native to Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and Brazil. It is one of the primary sources for vanilla flavouring, due to its high vanillin content. Common names include flat-leaved vanilla and West Indian vanilla, though it is oft…

At a glance

· Different families — Lamiaceae vs Orchidaceae.
· Both are primarily culinary.
· Evidence tiers — Rosemary: D; Vanilla Planifolia: D.