What are the differences between fruit pomegranate and flower pomegranate?

Although fruit pomegranate and flower pomegranate have the word pomegranate, they are not the same kind. Do you know the difference between fruit pomegranate and flower pomegranate?

What are the differences between fruit pomegranate and flower pomegranate?

1. Different species and genera

Flower pomegranate is a kind of deciduous small tree; its alias is rose pomegranate, peony pomegranate, is a variety of pomegranate, is a very precious tree species; fruit pomegranate is a kind of deciduous shrubs and trees, and it is usually called pomegranate tree.

two。 Different flowering and fruiting stages

The flowering period of pomegranate is from May to October, and there are many colors of flowers, such as light red, crimson, agate, yellow, white, red and white, etc., most of the flowers are compound, the florescence is long, and the fruit is very few, belonging to the ornamental type. The flowering period of pomegranate is from May to June and the fruiting period is from September to October. Most of the flowers are single, red, white and yellow, pink, agate, etc.; the flowering period is relatively short; the fruit is especially red, light red or white, juicy, sour and sweet, and has high nutritional value.

3. Different uses

Flower pomegranate belongs to ornamental tree species, its flower color is bright, the cycle is very long, it can last until October, the fruit is small, mainly ornamental, more planted in the garden, the life of the tree is longer. Fruit pomegranate belongs to fruiting tree species, its flowering period is short, but the fruit is a different scene, each fruit is very full, and the grain moisture is special, the nutritional value is very high.

Second, the value of flower pomegranate

Flower pomegranate can watch both flowers and fruits, small pots can be used for windowsill, balcony and living room furnishings, large pots can be arranged in public places and meeting places, and pomegranate is suitable for the greening configuration of scenic spots.

The fruit can be eaten raw, and there are sweet, sour, sweet and sour varieties. The content of Vc is 1-2 times higher than that of apple and pear, and it is also rich in calcium and phosphorus. It can be used in medicine and has the effect of moistening dryness and astringency. Pericarp contains tannin, can be used as industrial raw materials, medicine can treat diarrhea; root can remove tapeworm; leaf boiled water can wash eyes.