1、 Leaf difference

The leaves of Echinacea vulgaris are opposite double pinnate compound leaves, with deep cracks, lanceolate lobes, short tips, rough edges and wide leaves

The leaves of golden pheasant chrysanthemum are mostly opposite, and only a few are alternate. The leaves are lanceolate or spoon shaped, the leaves are entire, and there are shallow cracks or incisions on the leaves

2、 Flower difference

The flowers of echinacea are large and brightly colored. The tongue flowers are pure yellow, golden or orange. The tubular flowers in the center of the disc are obviously prominent in the disc, yellow or maroon

Golden pheasant chrysanthemum flowers are solitary or sparse panicles. The tongue shaped flowers are wide tongue shaped, and the colors are yellow, brown or pink. The tubular flowers in the center of the flowers are yellow to brown