Are Fagopyrum Tataricum and Polygonum Aviculare in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Polygonaceae.

Can you substitute Fagopyrum Tataricum for Polygonum Aviculare?

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

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Fagopyrum Tataricum vs Polygonum Aviculare

Fagopyrum tataricum · Polygonum aviculare

Fagopyrum Tataricum

Fagopyrum tataricum

T Traditional Use

Family: Polygonaceae
Genus: Fagopyrum
Primary use: medicinal

Fagopyrum tataricum, also known as Tartary buckwheat, green buckwheat, ku qiao, Tatar buckwheat, or bitter buckwheat, is a domesticated food plant in the genus Fagopyrum in the family Polygonaceae. With another species in the same genus, common buckwheat, it is often counted as a…

Polygonum Aviculare

Polygonum aviculare

T Traditional Use

Family: Polygonaceae
Genus: Polygonum
Primary use: medicinal

Polygonum aviculare or common knotgrass is a plant related to buckwheat and dock. It is also called prostrate knotweed, birdweed, pigweed and lowgrass. It is an annual found in fields and wasteland, with white flowers from June to October. It is widespread across many countries i…

At a glance

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