1、 Leaf difference

The leaves of endive are alternate, lanceolate or oblong lanceolate, 8 to 20 cm long and 2 to 5 cm wide. The apex of the leaves is blunt, and the base is ear shaped

Dandelion leaves are obovate lanceolate, oblong lanceolate or inverted lanceolate, 4 to 20 cm long and 1 to 5 cm wide. The apex of the leaves is blunt or sharp, and the edge sometimes has pinnate deep crack or wavy teeth, sometimes inverted pinnate deep crack or big head pinnate deep crack, and the crack at the top is relatively large

2、 Flower difference

The flower of endive is a terminal head like inflorescence, single or corymbose, with a diameter of 2 to 4 cm. The flower is a tongue like flower with a bright yellow color

The scape of dandelion is one or several, 10 to 25 cm high, the upper part is purplish red, the diameter of the head is about 30 to 40 cm, the tongue flower is yellow, and the tongue is about 8 mm long and 1.5 mm wide