Are Calendula and Chamomile German in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Chamomile German?

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

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Calendula vs Chamomile German

Calendula officinalis · Matricaria chamomilla

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…

Chamomile German

Matricaria chamomilla

B Some Evidence

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Matricaria
Primary use: medicinal

Matricaria chamomilla, commonly known as chamomile, German chamomile, Hungarian chamomile (kamilla), wild chamomile, blue chamomile, or scented mayweed, is an annual plant of the composite family Asteraceae. Commonly, the name M. recutita is applied to the herbal product chamomil…

At a glance

· Both in Asteraceae, but different genera (Calendula vs Matricaria).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Calendula: T; Chamomile German: B.