Are Fagopyrum Dibotrys and Polygonum Barbatum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Polygonaceae.

Can you substitute Fagopyrum Dibotrys for Polygonum Barbatum?

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

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Fagopyrum Dibotrys vs Polygonum Barbatum

Fagopyrum dibotrys · Polygonum barbatum

Fagopyrum Dibotrys

Fagopyrum dibotrys

T Traditional Use

Family: Polygonaceae
Genus: Fagopyrum
Primary use: medicinal

Polygonum Barbatum

Polygonum barbatum

T Traditional Use

Family: Polygonaceae
Genus: Polygonum
Primary use: medicinal

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At a glance

· Both in Polygonaceae, but different genera (Fagopyrum vs Polygonum).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Fagopyrum Dibotrys: T; Polygonum Barbatum: T.