Are Tragopogon Porrifolius and Yarrow in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Tragopogon Porrifolius for Yarrow?

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

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Tragopogon Porrifolius vs Yarrow

Tragopogon porrifolius · Achillea millefolium

Tragopogon Porrifolius

Tragopogon porrifolius

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Tragopogon
Primary use: medicinal

Tragopogon porrifolius is a species of plant commonly known as purple or common salsify, oyster plant, vegetable oyster, Jerusalem star, Jack go to bed, goatsbeard, or simply salsify. These last two names are also applied to other species.

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