Are Calendula and Emilia Sonchifolia in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Emilia Sonchifolia?

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

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Calendula vs Emilia Sonchifolia

Calendula officinalis · Emilia sonchifolia

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…

Emilia Sonchifolia

Emilia sonchifolia

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Emilia
Primary use: medicinal

Emilia sonchifolia, also known as lilac tasselflower or cupid's shaving brush, is a tropical flowering species of tasselflower in the sunflower family. It is a branching, annual herb up to 40 cm tall. The leaves are lyrate-pinnatilobed, up to 10 cm (4 in) long, sometimes becoming…

At a glance

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