Are Cyperus Esculentus and Yarrow in the same botanical family?

No — Cyperus Esculentus is Cyperaceae and Yarrow is Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Cyperus Esculentus for Yarrow?

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

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Cyperus Esculentus vs Yarrow

Cyperus esculentus · Achillea millefolium

Cyperus Esculentus

Cyperus esculentus

T Traditional Use

Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Cyperus
Primary use: medicinal

Cyperus esculentus is a species of plant in the sedge family widespread across much of the world. It is found in most of the Eastern Hemisphere, including Southern Europe, Africa and Madagascar, as well as the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. C. esculentus is cultivated f…

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 — Cyperaceae vs Asteraceae.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Cyperus Esculentus: T; Yarrow: T.