Are Nelumbo Nucifera and Yarrow in the same botanical family?

No — Nelumbo Nucifera is Nelumbonaceae and Yarrow is Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Nelumbo Nucifera for Yarrow?

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

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Nelumbo Nucifera vs Yarrow

Nelumbo nucifera · Achillea millefolium

Nelumbo Nucifera

Nelumbo nucifera

T Traditional Use

Family: Nelumbonaceae
Genus: Nelumbo
Primary use: medicinal

Nelumbo nucifera, also known as Padma or Kamala, sacred lotus, pink lotus, Indian lotus, or simply lotus, is one of two extant species of aquatic plant in the family Nelumbonaceae. It is sometimes colloquially called a water lily, though this more often refers to members of the f…

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 — Nelumbonaceae vs Asteraceae.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Nelumbo Nucifera: T; Yarrow: T.