Are Calendula and Carduus Crispus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Carduus Crispus?

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

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Calendula vs Carduus Crispus

Calendula officinalis · Carduus crispus

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Calendula
Primary use: medicinal

Calendula officinalis, Mary's gold, common marigold, the pot marigold, Scotch marigold, or ruddles, is a flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is probably native to southern Europe, but its long history of cultivation makes its precise origin unknown, and it is wide…

Carduus Crispus

Carduus crispus

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Carduus
Primary use: medicinal

Carduus crispus, the curly plumeless thistle or welted thistle, is a biennial herb in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to Eurasia and has been naturalized in North America and India.

At a glance

· Both in Asteraceae, but different genera (Calendula vs Carduus).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Calendula: T; Carduus Crispus: T.