Are Dandelion and Youngia Japonica in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Dandelion for Youngia Japonica?

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

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Dandelion vs Youngia Japonica

Taraxacum officinale · Youngia japonica

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Taraxacum
Primary use: medicinal

Taraxacum officinale, the dandelion or common dandelion, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. The common dandelion is well-known for its yellow flower heads that turn into round balls of many silver-tufted fruit, which disperse in the wind. T…

Youngia Japonica

Youngia japonica

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Youngia
Primary use: medicinal

Youngia japonica, commonly called Oriental false hawksbeard, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Native to eastern Asia, it is now found as a weed nearly worldwide.

At a glance

· Both in Asteraceae, but different genera (Taraxacum vs Youngia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Dandelion: T; Youngia Japonica: T.