The difference between Fengdan and Peony

The flower type and color of Fengdan and peony are similar. Fengdansu, together with white peony root, chrysanthemum and poria cocos, is also known as one of the four famous medicines in Anhui Province and one of the 34 precious medicinal materials in China. Peony flowers are acclaimed as the king of flowers, and there are many cultural and painting works. So, what's the difference between phoenix pill and peony?

I. Difference between flower stems

Phoenix Dan flower stem straight branches less, bud spacing long, wait until autumn stem will become more empty, but also very easy to peel; peony flower stem curved branches, bud spacing short, branches are not easy to peel and relatively smooth.

Second, the difference between leaves

When the leaves are unfolded, the leaves of Fengdan are not bifurcated; the leaves of peony are basically divided into three branches.

Third, the difference between roots

The root system of the ornamental peony is very developed, like an octopus, and it is divided into roots in all directions. The bigger the plant, the more developed the root system. Phoenix Dan root system is not developed, generally only one taproot, long capillary root, there are obvious fleshy root characteristics. Even if the plant is relatively large, it has few roots and will only develop downward. Therefore, when purchasing bare-root peony, you can focus on checking the root system to see if it is developed.

4. Differences between Flowers

Double peony flowers are relatively large, the number of petals, varieties are very rich, color changes diversity, ornamental excellent. Phoenix Dan and generally open white flowers, just open with a little powder, the more open the more white, smaller flowers, single valve, ornamental is not very good. In addition, double peonies rarely bear seeds after flowering, and some bear fewer seeds even if they bear them, while Phoenix Dan bears seeds easily.

V. The difference between seeds

Phoenix Dan will bear seeds, that is, will bear fruit; peony generally will not bear seeds, the better the flower, the less seeds, that is to say, only flowers do not bear fruit.

The difference between peony and phoenix Dan is still relatively obvious. The cost of phoenix Dan cultivation is smaller than peony. Everyone must learn to distinguish when purchasing.