Are Alisma Canaliculatum and Limnocharis Flava in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Alismataceae.

Can you substitute Alisma Canaliculatum for Limnocharis Flava?

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

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Alisma Canaliculatum vs Limnocharis Flava

Alisma canaliculatum · Limnocharis flava

Alisma Canaliculatum

Alisma canaliculatum

T Traditional Use

Family: Alismataceae
Genus: Alisma
Primary use: medicinal

Alisma canaliculatum, commonly known as channelled water plantain, is a species of plants in the Alismataceae. It is native to Japan, Korea, the Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, the Kuril Islands, and China.

Limnocharis Flava

Limnocharis flava

T Traditional Use

Family: Alismataceae
Genus: Limnocharis
Primary use: medicinal

Limnocharis flava is a species of aquatic flowering plant which is native to Mexico, Central America, South America, Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic but widely naturalized in southern and southeastern Asia: India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, M…

At a glance

· Both in Alismataceae, but different genera (Alisma vs Limnocharis).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Alisma Canaliculatum: T; Limnocharis Flava: T.