Are Fagus Sylvatica and Yarrow in the same botanical family?

No — Fagus Sylvatica is Fagaceae and Yarrow is Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Fagus Sylvatica for Yarrow?

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

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Fagus Sylvatica vs Yarrow

Fagus sylvatica · Achillea millefolium

Fagus Sylvatica

Fagus sylvatica

T Traditional Use

Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Fagus
Primary use: medicinal

Fagus sylvatica, the European beech or common beech, is a large deciduous tree in the beech family with smooth silvery-grey bark, large leaf area, and a short trunk with low branches. It is native to much of Europe, growing in humid climates.

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 — Fagaceae vs Asteraceae.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Fagus Sylvatica: T; Yarrow: T.