Are Scorzonera Hispanica and Yarrow in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Scorzonera Hispanica for Yarrow?

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

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Scorzonera Hispanica vs Yarrow

Scorzonera hispanica · Achillea millefolium

Scorzonera Hispanica

Scorzonera hispanica

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Scorzonera
Primary use: medicinal

Pseudopodospermum hispanicum, commonly known as black salsify or Spanish salsify, also known as black oyster plant, serpent root, viper's herb, viper's grass or scorzonera, is a perennial species of plant in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), cultivated as a root vegetable in the…

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