Are Lavandula Angustifolia and Oregano in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Lamiaceae.

Can you substitute Lavandula Angustifolia for Oregano?

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

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Lavandula Angustifolia vs Oregano

Lavandula angustifolia · Origanum vulgare

Lavandula Angustifolia

Lavandula angustifolia

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Lavandula
Primary use: culinary

Lavandula angustifolia, formerly L. officinalis, is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean basin. Its common names include lavender, true lavender and English lavender ; also garden lavender, common lavender and narrow-leaved lavender.

Oregano

Origanum vulgare

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Origanum
Primary use: culinary

Oregano is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It was native to the Mediterranean region, but widely naturalised elsewhere in the temperate Northern Hemisphere.

At a glance

· Both in Lamiaceae, but different genera (Lavandula vs Origanum).
· Both are primarily culinary.
· Evidence tiers — Lavandula Angustifolia: D; Oregano: D.