Are Cissus Kerrii and Yarrow in the same botanical family?

No — Cissus Kerrii is Vitaceae and Yarrow is Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Cissus Kerrii for Yarrow?

They come from different families (Vitaceae and Asteraceae), so direct substitution is uncommon.

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Cissus Kerrii vs Yarrow

Cissus kerrii · Achillea millefolium

Cissus Kerrii

Cissus kerrii

T Traditional Use

Family: Vitaceae
Genus: Cissus
Primary use: medicinal

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

· Different families — Vitaceae vs Asteraceae.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Cissus Kerrii: T; Yarrow: T.