Are Artemisia Abrotanum and Tagetes Lucida in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Artemisia Abrotanum for Tagetes Lucida?

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

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Artemisia Abrotanum vs Tagetes Lucida

Artemisia abrotanum · Tagetes lucida

Artemisia Abrotanum

Artemisia abrotanum

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Artemisia
Primary use: culinary

Artemisia abrotanum, the southernwood, lad's love, or southern wormwood, is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is native to Eurasia and Africa but naturalized in scattered locations in North America. Other common names include: old man, boy's love, oldman wo…

Tagetes Lucida

Tagetes lucida

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Tagetes
Primary use: culinary

Tagetes lucida is a perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is used as a medicinal plant and as a culinary herb. The leaves have a tarragon-like scent, with hints of anise, and it has entered the nursery trade in North America as a tarragon substitute. Common nam…

At a glance

· Both in Asteraceae, but different genera (Artemisia vs Tagetes).
· Both are primarily culinary.
· Evidence tiers — Artemisia Abrotanum: D; Tagetes Lucida: D.