Are Calendula and Cyperus Esculentus in the same botanical family?

No — Calendula is Asteraceae and Cyperus Esculentus is Cyperaceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Cyperus Esculentus?

They come from different families (Asteraceae and Cyperaceae), so direct substitution is uncommon.

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Calendula vs Cyperus Esculentus

Calendula officinalis · Cyperus esculentus

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…

Cyperus Esculentus

Cyperus esculentus

T Traditional Use

Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Cyperus
Primary use: medicinal

Cyperus esculentus is a species of plant in the sedge family widespread across much of the world. It is found in most of the Eastern Hemisphere, including Southern Europe, Africa and Madagascar, as well as the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. C. esculentus is cultivated f…

At a glance

· Different families — Asteraceae vs Cyperaceae.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Calendula: T; Cyperus Esculentus: T.