The difference between dandelion and dandelion

1. The difference between leaves

The leaves of dandelion are oblanceolate, about 4-20cm long and 1-5cm wide, while the leaves of yellow quail grass are oblong or broad linear, about 2.5-13cm long and 1-4.5cm wide. So in comparison, the leaves of yellow quail grass are slightly smaller than those of dandelions.

2. The difference between flowers

The inflorescence of dandelion is a capitulate inflorescence, the involucre is bell-shaped, light green, 12-14mm long, and has 2-3 layers of bracts. In addition to the majority of capitula, a few flower branches of the yellow quailweed have umbels at the top. Its involucre is cylindrical, 4-5mm long, and has 4 layers of bracts.

3. Fruit Difference

The fruit of dandelion is obovate-lanceolate, dark brown, 4-5mm long and 1-1.5mm wide. The fruit of the yellow quail weed is spindle-shaped, brown or reddish brown, and 1.5-2mm long. Therefore, the fruits of the yellow quail grass are smaller than those of the dandelion.