Are Calendula and Hemistepta Lyrata in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Hemistepta Lyrata?

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

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Calendula vs Hemistepta Lyrata

Calendula officinalis · Hemistepta lyrata

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…

Hemistepta Lyrata

Hemistepta lyrata

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Hemistepta
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

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