Are Calendula and Feverfew in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Feverfew?

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

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Calendula vs Feverfew

Calendula officinalis · Tanacetum parthenium

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…

Feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium

C Limited Evidence

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Tanacetum
Primary use: medicinal

Tanacetum parthenium, known as feverfew, is a flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It may be grown as an ornament, and may be identified by its synonyms, Chrysanthemum parthenium and Pyrethrum parthenium. Having its origin in the Balkans region, it is now distributed …

At a glance

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