Are Chaenomeles Speciosa and Potentilla Anserina in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Rosaceae.

Can you substitute Chaenomeles Speciosa for Potentilla Anserina?

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

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Chaenomeles Speciosa vs Potentilla Anserina

Chaenomeles speciosa · Potentilla anserina

Chaenomeles Speciosa

Chaenomeles speciosa

T Traditional Use

Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Chaenomeles
Primary use: medicinal

Chaenomeles speciosa, the flowering quince, Chinese quince or Japanese quince, is a thorny deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. It is taller than another commonly cultivated species, C. japonica, usually growing to about 2 m. The flowers are usually red, but …

Potentilla Anserina

Potentilla anserina

T Traditional Use

Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Potentilla
Primary use: medicinal

Argentina anserina is a perennial flowering plant in the rose family, Rosaceae. It is known by the common names silverweed, common silverweed or silver cinquefoil. It is native throughout the temperate Northern Hemisphere, often on river shores and in grassy habitats such as mead…

At a glance

· Both in Rosaceae, but different genera (Chaenomeles vs Potentilla).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Chaenomeles Speciosa: T; Potentilla Anserina: T.