Morphological Differences:
Flower Structure:
- Echinacea: The flower head usually consists of a spiky central cone surrounded by drooping petals.
- Rudbeckia: Typically has a flattened or slightly raised central cone with more uniform, often yellow, petals that may or may not droop.
Leaf Structure:
- Echinacea: Generally has lanceolate to ovate leaves, which can be toothed or entire.
- Rudbeckia: The leaves are often more roughly textured, and they can be lanceolate to elliptical but usually with more pronounced dentition.
Root System:
- Echinacea: Frequently has a taproot system.
- Rudbeckia: Often has a fibrous root system.
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