Are Yarrow and Youngia Japonica in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Yarrow for Youngia Japonica?

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

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Yarrow vs Youngia Japonica

Achillea millefolium · Youngia japonica

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.

Youngia Japonica

Youngia japonica

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Youngia
Primary use: medicinal

Youngia japonica, commonly called Oriental false hawksbeard, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Native to eastern Asia, it is now found as a weed nearly worldwide.

At a glance

· Both in Asteraceae, but different genera (Achillea vs Youngia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Yarrow: T; Youngia Japonica: T.