Chrysanthemum and water spinach are not a vegetable. They are all straight stems with a few long and narrow leaves on them, which look similar. However, careful observation shows that the stem of Ipomoea aquatica is hollow in the middle, and the chrysanthemum is solid. The chrysanthemum has a special smell and is easy to distinguish.
The difference between chrysanthemum and water spinach
Chrysanthemum morifolium is very nutritious and can be eaten raw after washing. The raw chrysanthemum only eats the tip of the leaf, so after washing, cut off the edible part by hand and eat it directly with cold salad or seasoning.
Water spinach mainly eats stems and leaves, and can also be eaten raw after washing, but it is not recommended to eat raw, and it is best to make cooked food.
Characteristics of chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum morifolium has the reputation of "the emperor's dish". It has a unique fragrance and crisp taste. Although it is a food with roots, it is a vegetable that many people like to eat now. Chrysanthemum stems and leaves can be fried raw, cold salad, soup, hot pot rinse, and have high nutritional value.
Characteristics of water spinach
Water spinach also has other names, such as cabbage, water spinach and frugal vegetables. This is a kind of green leafy vegetable, which is often seen on the dining table in rural areas of southern China. Rich in nutrition, but it is better absorbed when cooked.