Are Adenophora Divaricata and Platycodon Grandiflorus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Campanulaceae.

Can you substitute Adenophora Divaricata for Platycodon Grandiflorus?

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

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Adenophora Divaricata vs Platycodon Grandiflorus

Adenophora divaricata · Platycodon grandiflorus

Adenophora Divaricata

Adenophora divaricata

T Traditional Use

Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Adenophora
Primary use: medicinal

Adenophora divaricata, also known as spreading-branch ladybell, is a flowering perennial plant of the genus Adenophora, in the Bellflower family. It is distributed in East Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, and the Russian Far East.

Platycodon Grandiflorus

Platycodon grandiflorus

T Traditional Use

Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Platycodon
Primary use: medicinal

Platycodon grandiflorus is a species of herbaceous flowering perennial plant of the family Campanulaceae, and the only member of the genus Platycodon. It is native to East Asia. It is commonly known as balloon flower, Chinese bellflower, or platycodon.

At a glance

· Both in Campanulaceae, but different genera (Adenophora vs Platycodon).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Adenophora Divaricata: T; Platycodon Grandiflorus: T.