Are Aegopodium Podagraria and Crithmum Maritimum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apiaceae.

Can you substitute Aegopodium Podagraria for Crithmum Maritimum?

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

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Aegopodium Podagraria vs Crithmum Maritimum

Aegopodium podagraria · Crithmum maritimum

Aegopodium Podagraria

Aegopodium podagraria

T Traditional Use

Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Aegopodium
Primary use: medicinal

Aegopodium podagraria, commonly called ground elder, is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family Apiaceae that grows in shady places. The name "ground elder" comes from the superficial similarity of its leaves and flowers to those of elder (Sambucus), which is not closel…

Crithmum Maritimum

Crithmum maritimum

T Traditional Use

Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Crithmum
Primary use: medicinal

Crithmum is a monospecific genus of flowering plant in the carrot family, Apiaceae. The sole species, Crithmum maritimum, is commonly known as rock samphire, sea fennel or samphire. It is found in parts of the Old World and is edible.

At a glance

· Both in Apiaceae, but different genera (Aegopodium vs Crithmum).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Aegopodium Podagraria: T; Crithmum Maritimum: T.