Are Campanula Rapunculus and Platycodon Grandiflorus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Campanulaceae.

Can you substitute Campanula Rapunculus for Platycodon Grandiflorus?

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

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Campanula Rapunculus vs Platycodon Grandiflorus

Campanula rapunculus · Platycodon grandiflorus

Campanula Rapunculus

Campanula rapunculus

T Traditional Use

Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Campanula
Primary use: medicinal

Campanula rapunculus, common name rampion bellflower, rampion, rover bellflower, or rapunzel, is a species of bellflower (Campanula) in the family Campanulaceae.

Platycodon Grandiflorus

Platycodon grandiflorus

T Traditional Use

Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Platycodon
Primary use: medicinal

Platycodon grandiflorus is a species of herbaceous flowering perennial plant of the family Campanulaceae, and the only member of the genus Platycodon. It is native to East Asia. It is commonly known as balloon flower, Chinese bellflower, or platycodon.

At a glance

· Both in Campanulaceae, but different genera (Campanula vs Platycodon).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Campanula Rapunculus: T; Platycodon Grandiflorus: T.