Are Arracacia Xanthorrhiza and Daucus Carota in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apiaceae.

Can you substitute Arracacia Xanthorrhiza for Daucus Carota?

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

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Arracacia Xanthorrhiza vs Daucus Carota

Arracacia xanthorrhiza · Daucus carota

Arracacia Xanthorrhiza

Arracacia xanthorrhiza

T Traditional Use

Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Arracacia
Primary use: medicinal

Arracacia xanthorrhiza is a root vegetable which originates in the Andes. Its starchy taproot is a major commercial crop and a popular food item across South America.

Daucus Carota

Daucus carota

T Traditional Use

Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Daucus
Primary use: medicinal

Daucus carota, whose common names include wild carrot, European wild carrot, bird's nest, bishop's lace, carrot flower, and Queen Anne's lace, is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to temperate regions of the Old World with a number of regional subspecies, and…

At a glance

· Both in Apiaceae, but different genera (Arracacia vs Daucus).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Arracacia Xanthorrhiza: T; Daucus Carota: T.