Are Calendula and Tragopogon Porrifolius in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Tragopogon Porrifolius?

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

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Calendula vs Tragopogon Porrifolius

Calendula officinalis · Tragopogon porrifolius

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…

Tragopogon Porrifolius

Tragopogon porrifolius

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Tragopogon
Primary use: medicinal

Tragopogon porrifolius is a species of plant commonly known as purple or common salsify, oyster plant, vegetable oyster, Jerusalem star, Jack go to bed, goatsbeard, or simply salsify. These last two names are also applied to other species.

At a glance

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