Are Calendula and Cichorium Endivia in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Cichorium Endivia?

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

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Calendula vs Cichorium Endivia

Calendula officinalis · Cichorium endivia

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…

Cichorium Endivia

Cichorium endivia

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Cichorium
Primary use: medicinal

Cichorium endivia is a species of flowering plant belonging to the genus Cichorium. It is widely cultivated as one of the species of similar bitter-leafed vegetables known as endive and escarole.

At a glance

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