Are Calendula and Tragopogon Pratensis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Tragopogon Pratensis?

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

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Calendula vs Tragopogon Pratensis

Calendula officinalis · Tragopogon pratensis

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 Pratensis

Tragopogon pratensis

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Tragopogon
Primary use: medicinal

Tragopogon pratensis is a biennial plant in the family Asteraceae. It flowers between June and October.

At a glance

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