The difference between Ophiopogon japonicus and auspicious grass

Ophiophora tuber, also known as ophiophora tuber, is a perennial evergreen herb of lily family. It grows mostly in damp hillside, under forest or beside stream. Its root tuber is a kind of precious traditional Chinese medicine. What is the difference between Ophiophora tuber and auspicious grass?

Difference 1. Different origin

Radix opis a kind of plant produced in China, which can be seen in various provinces of China, and also cultivated in Japan, Vietnam, India and other countries; this plant originated in Mexico and Central America, and was introduced to China. Now it can be seen in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi and other provinces of China.

Difference 2, leaves are different

From the leaves, the color of the leaves is relatively dark, generally dark green, the leaves are relatively narrow, relatively narrow, the midvein is not very obvious; the leaves of auspicious grass are generally grass green, and the leaves are wider, with obvious midvein, and the midvein is concave.

Difference 3. Different fruits

In addition to the above two points, from the fruit point of view, we can also see the difference between auspicious grass and op. The color of the fruit of Mai Dong is darker, blue-purple, and looks more gorgeous; the fruit of auspicious grass is generally purple-red, and the fruits of ordinary plants look similar.

Difference IV. Different flowering periods

From the flowering stage, we can also see the difference between the two. Ophiophora tuber blooms at the end of spring every year, and its flowering period is from May to August, which has four months; auspicious grass generally blooms in summer every year, and auspicious grass blooms in July to November, which has five months.