Bitter cabbage is bitter chicory genus, leaves for the inverted shawl-shaped, edge of the corrugated, its flowers lighter in color but bright, decoction of blood detoxification, swelling and the role of the eyes; dandelion is dandelion genus, the leaves are more narrow, the edge of the fissure is larger, it is relatively darker flower color, can be a treatment for colds and fevers, anti-inflammatory effect of clearing up.

1, the genus is different

Dandelion

Many people think that bitter vegetable and dandelion is the same kind of plant, in fact, they are not the same, then the bitter vegetable and dandelion difference in it, although they all belong to the family of Asteraceae, but they are different, dandelion is the genus of dandelion. Dandelion is a genus of dandelion, bitter bitter vegetable is a genus of endive.

2, different leaves

bitter vegetable

bitter vegetable leaves for the inverted shawl-shaped or ovoid, the edge of the leaf blade was shallow corrugated, the front of the leaf color is darker, the reverse side is lighter. Dandelion leaves are narrower and longer, with larger, rougher margins and usually triangular tips.

3, the flowers are different

Dandelion

Bitter cabbage flowers lighter in color, but bright, it's not many petals, a flower branch can be opened several, flowering period in May to December. Dandelion flower color is relatively dark, the flower is also a little larger, dandelion petals bloom densely, but usually a branch stem only one flower, flowering period in April to September.

4, the role of different

Bitter vegetable

Dandelion and bitter vegetable have high medicinal value, but the efficacy of the treatment is different, bitter vegetable is rich in lignocellulosic acid genus and vitamin C, there is a bleeding, detoxification, swelling and brightening the role of the dandelion; dandelion is rich in vitamins and minerals. It can treat colds and fevers, and has the effect of reducing inflammation and clearing heat.