Are Carduus Crispus and Yarrow in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Carduus Crispus for Yarrow?

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

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Carduus Crispus vs Yarrow

Carduus crispus · Achillea millefolium

Carduus Crispus

Carduus crispus

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Carduus
Primary use: medicinal

Carduus crispus, the curly plumeless thistle or welted thistle, is a biennial herb in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to Eurasia and has been naturalized in North America and India.

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Achillea
Primary use: medicinal

Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Growing to 1 metre tall, it is characterized by small whitish flowers, a tall stem of fernlike leaves, and a pungent odor.

At a glance

· Both in Asteraceae, but different genera (Carduus vs Achillea).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Carduus Crispus: T; Yarrow: T.