1, shape: the shape of hook and bracken is different. The leaf shape of Lycium barbarum L. is long shuttle-shaped, with thick leaves, shiny surface and dark green color; The leaves of bracken are triangular, soft, dull and light in color.
2. Nutritional components: the nutritional components of hook vegetables and bracken are also different. Lycium barbarum L. contains more protein, minerals and vitamins, especially trace elements such as calcium, iron and zinc. Pteridium aquilinum is rich in plant fiber, protein, carbohydrate, vitamin B 1, B2, etc.
3. Uses: Hook and bracken are also different in cooking and medicinal purposes. Gougoucai is often used as cooking ingredients, which can be fried, stewed and soup. Its taste is tender, smooth and elastic; Pteridium aquilinum is often used as medicine and food, and can be made into Pteridium aquilinum powder, Pteridium aquilinum jelly and so on. , or fried to eat, the taste is refreshing.