Are Bidens Pilosa and Yarrow in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Bidens Pilosa for Yarrow?

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

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Bidens Pilosa vs Yarrow

Bidens pilosa · Achillea millefolium

Bidens Pilosa

Bidens pilosa

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Bidens
Primary use: medicinal

Bidens pilosa is an annual species of herbaceous flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. Its many common names include hitch hikers, black-jack, beggarticks, farmer's friends and Spanish needle, but most commonly referred to as cobblers pegs. It is native to the Americas …

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Achillea
Primary use: medicinal

Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Growing to 1 metre tall, it is characterized by small whitish flowers, a tall stem of fernlike leaves, and a pungent odor.

At a glance

· Both in Asteraceae, but different genera (Bidens vs Achillea).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Bidens Pilosa: T; Yarrow: T.