Are Alisma Canaliculatum and Sagittaria Trifolia in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Alismataceae.

Can you substitute Alisma Canaliculatum for Sagittaria Trifolia?

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

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Alisma Canaliculatum vs Sagittaria Trifolia

Alisma canaliculatum · Sagittaria trifolia

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.

Sagittaria Trifolia

Sagittaria trifolia

T Traditional Use

Family: Alismataceae
Genus: Sagittaria
Primary use: medicinal

Sagittaria trifolia, the threeleaf arrowhead or Chinese arrowhead, is a plant species widespread across the wet areas in Europe and in much of Asia.

At a glance

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