The difference between lettuce and romaine lettuce

1. Different varieties

Lettuce head is a ball-shaped lettuce. Many people think it is cabbage, but it is actually a type of lettuce. It is also called ball lettuce, round lettuce, western lettuce, etc. It is a species of the latter type. It was introduced to China from Western countries, so it is called western lettuce. Its taste and nutritional value are not much different from ordinary lettuce, only the appearance is different.

Lettuce is often seen, and it includes the former variety, so they look somewhat similar, but there are still differences and they can be easily distinguished.

2. Different shapes

The shape of lettuce heads is like a ball, and can be round, conical, oblate, or cylindrical. Although the spherical shape is not standard, it is a general trend.

The shape of the lettuce is not uniform, there is no fixed shape, and it looks uneven.

3. Different leaves

The leaves of the lettuce head form a spherical shape, with each leaf wrapped and covered. The wrinkles around the leaves are not very obvious, and the leaves are arranged neatly.

The leaves of lettuce have many wrinkles and are relatively messy. They are not arranged very neatly. Some leaves are wrapped inward, while others are expanded outward.