Are Alisma Plantago Aquatica and Sagittaria Trifolia in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Alismataceae.

Can you substitute Alisma Plantago Aquatica 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 Plantago Aquatica vs Sagittaria Trifolia

Alisma plantago-aquatica · Sagittaria trifolia

Alisma Plantago Aquatica

Alisma plantago-aquatica

T Traditional Use

Family: Alismataceae
Genus: Alisma
Primary use: medicinal

Alisma plantago-aquatica, also known as European water-plantain, common water-plantain or mad-dog weed, is a perennial flowering aquatic plant widespread across most of Europe and Asia, and apparently spread elsewhere in both the Old and New World.

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 Plantago Aquatica: T; Sagittaria Trifolia: T.