What do you think is the difference between bitter horsetail and dandelion?

Dandelion and bitter horsetail, dandelion is not as widespread as bitter horsetail in the place where it is suitable to grow, and bitter horsetail can still grow at high altitudes. Dandelion is suitable for growing at low altitudes, and it is difficult to survive and grow smoothly at high altitudes.

Bitter horsetail is not dandelion, dandelion is a common wild vegetable, it is edible, but bitter horsetail is not an ordinary wild vegetable, its distribution area is not as wide as dandelion, but they all have some medicinal value. At high altitudes, bitter horsetail can grow, while dandelion is suitable for lowland cultivation and difficult to survive and grow in highland areas.

What is the difference between bitter horsetail and dandelion?

Most people have seen dandelions, it can be said that dandelions are waiting for us to grow up a kind of amazing plant, every dandelion is full of season, it is to blow a mouthful, let its seeds flutter with the wind, so what kind of plant is bitter horsetail? Many people are very easy to confuse these two kinds of green plants, in fact, they are not the same plant, there is a big difference, let's grasp it together.

What is the difference between bitter horsetail and dandelion.

First, the difference between leaves.

1. The basic leaves of Bitter Horseweeds are 5-8 cm, the leaf stems are 7-12 cm long, the leaves are lanceolate, the top is more pointed, the tip is slowly slender or the stalk becomes smaller, there are no hairs on both sides, and there are all the edges.

2. Dandelion has ovate, inverted-lanceolate or oval leaves, the length of the leaves is 4-20 cm, the total width of the leaves is 1-5 cm, the leaves are blunt and sharper to the back, the edges sometimes have wavy teeth, sometimes inverted to the palmar deep fissures or most of the palmar deep fissures.

Second, the difference between petals.

1. The inflorescence of bitter horsetail, which is located at the top, is an umbrella-like inflorescence, the flowers are relatively dry and thin, and the yellow tongue-like flowers are milky white.

2. The dandelion branches are 10-25 cm high, the inflorescence is about 30 40 cm, and the yellow flowers are about 8 mm wide, and they are yellow.

Bitter horsetail is not dandelion, dandelion is a common wild vegetable, which can be taken, but bitter horsetail is not an ordinary mountain wild vegetable, and the area where it is spread is not as wide as dandelion, but both of them have some medicinal value. When dandelions grow and develop abundantly, the beautiful flower bones become more and more unusual, and the bitter hemp does not have such beautiful flowers. In the highland area, the bitter horsetail can grow and develop, while the dandelion is suitable for lowland cultivation, and cannot survive and grow at high altitudes.

As a result, dandelions are unlikely to be seen in the highlands.

Dandelion and bitter horsetail these two kinds of green plants, many people are confused, can not distinguish dandelion and bitter horsetail, the similarity is relatively high, and these two kinds of green plants belong to the Asteraceae green plants, the difference between each other is mainly flower type, blooming parts and habits, it is very easy to admit mistakes if you are not careful.

The difference between the two is that the shape of the dandelion is biased towards the round, and there are many hairs on it, which will be blown away when the wind blows, but the leaves of the bitter horsetail are long, and the width can reach centimeters.

The difference between these two is that they grow differently, the leaves are obviously different, and the taste is also very different, secondly, dandelion has a certain medicinal value and grows at low altitudes, while bitter horsetail grows in a wide range, just ordinary wild vegetables, and can also grow at high altitudes.

There are many differences in the shape, the shape of the bitter horsetail is generally linear, and the length is particularly high, but the shape of the dandelion is round, generally oval shape, and there are many hairs on it.

First of all, the bitter horsetail is an herbaceous plant, and then the roots will also appear vertical, but the roots of dandelion are generally cone-shaped, and they will also be particularly curved, and the leaves will also appear inverted-lanceolate.

The efficacy and effect are different, the color is different, and the production method is different, there will be different medicinal value, and the consumption method and amount are also different.

The leaves are linear or linear-lanceolate, the flowers bloom at the very top, and the flowers are generally yellow, rarely white. The roots of dandelions, on the other hand, are slightly conical and somewhat curved, the leaves are lanceolate in shape, and the flowers are generally white.

The difference is that these are two different plants, and its medicinal value is not the same, dandelion can ** high blood pressure, and bitter bitter herb cannot.

The difference between the two of them is that they have different appearances, different medicinal properties, different colors, different growth needs, different leaves, and so on.

The difference between bitter herb and dandelion is that the leaves are different and the flowers are different.

1. The blades are different

Dandelion: In the difference between dandelion and bitter herb, the first thing to distinguish is by observing their leaves, the leaves of dandelion are obovate-lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, and the tip lobes of dandelion leaves are very large, triangular, and the edge of the leaf is serrate.

Bitter herbs: Bitter herbs will wither after flowering, and the leaves will be oval in shape. The edges of the leaves are serrately arranged, dark green on the top and pale green on the back, and the leaves are not covered with hairs.

2. Flowers are different

Dandelion: Dandelion and bitter cabbage flowers are also very different, the overall color of dandelion flowers is white, the flower buds are swollen, like a small round ball, blown by the wind and scattered with the wind. The flowers are pale green at the bottom, while purplish-red at the top.

Bitter herbs: The flowers of bitter herbs are in the shape of a line, and the flowers are small and the bracts are small. The corolla is bell-shaped, yellow, and looks like a ball of loose yarn, and the inside of the flower is covered by white spears.

Bitter herb cultivation method

1. Soil: This is a kind of wild vegetable that is very good for breeding, often grows on sandy soil, because of its loose and fertile soil, it is very suitable for breeding bitter vegetables.

2. Water and mountains: the amount of water should be appropriate when watering, and too much water will affect the roots. If it is too small, it will grow small due to lack of water, so when watering, you should carefully investigate the amount of water, and usually the land will become moist.

3. Nutrients: The main harvest of bitter herbs is mainly leaves, nitrogen fertilizer is used when fertilizing, and fertilizer can be added to the foliage, which can make the stems and leaves thick and the yield high.

4. Light: It is not suitable for direct exposure of strong light, because it likes a cool environment, shade is necessary, and astigmatism is more conducive to the growth needs of bitter herbs.

Bitter herb is a genus of bitter endive, the leaves are inverted shawl-shaped, the edges are corrugated, its flowers are light but bright in color, decoction has the effect of hemostasis and detoxification, swelling and brightness; Dandelion is a genus of dandelion, the leaves are relatively narrow and long, the cracks on the edge are larger, and its flower color is relatively darker, which can be used for cold and fever, and has the effect of reducing inflammation and clearing heat.

1. Genera and species are different

Dandelion Many people think that bitter bitter herb and dandelion are the same plant, in fact, they are not the same, so what is the difference between bitter bitter herb and dandelion, although they both belong to the Asteraceae family, but their genera and species are different, dandelion is dandelion, bitter bitter herb is bitter endive.

2. The blades are different

The leaves of bitter herbs are inverted shawl or oval, with shallow ripples on the edges of the leaves, dark on the front and light on the back. The leaves of dandelions are relatively narrow and long, the edges of the blades are large and rough, and the tips of the leaves are usually triangular.

3. Flowers are different

Dandelion The flowers of bitter bitter herb are light but bright, its petals are not many, one flower branch can open several flowers in a row, and the flowering period is in May and December. The dandelion flower color is relatively dark, the flower type is also larger, the petals of the dandelion bloom densely, but usually only one flower on a branch, the flowering period is in April and September.

4. The role is different

Bitter bitter herb Dandelion and bitter bitter herb have high medicinal value, but the effect of ** is different, bitter bitter herb is rich in Xylobhino and vitamin C, which has the effect of hemostasis and detoxification, swelling and brightening; Dandelion is rich in vitamins and minerals, which can ** cold and fever, and has the effect of reducing inflammation and clearing heat.