The difference between calla lily and calla taro

1. Calla lilies

It also has another name, called Guanyinlian, which belongs to the family Araceae. Can survive for many years, persistent roots of plants, can grow to about 100 centimeters tall, have very large stems, is fleshy. The leaves are basic, and the leaves are very green, shaped like an arrow, very large and stretched out. The petiole is thick, but its leaves are smaller and smoother than the taro. Its flower is flame-shaped, very white, the shape is very large, very similar to the shape of a horse's hoof, so it is called this name. Its inflorescence is bright yellow, with male flowers growing above and female flowers growing below.

2. Sea taro

It is a plant of the Araceae family, which can survive for many years and remain green throughout the year. It is an herbaceous plant and originated in the subtropics. It likes warm and watery areas, preferably a semi-overcast environment, and is afraid of the cold. If it is planted in the northward area of the Yangtze River basin, it should be put in the house before the cold winter comes. It can generally grow more than 2 meters high, the stem is very stout, is round, and is fleshy. The leaf is very large, but also arrow-shaped, the vein on the leaf is very prominent, the color is lighter than the color of the mesophyll. The petiole is very long and strong. The flowers are yellowish green and shaped like Buddha's flame.

III. Differences

1. Shape

The petals of the former surround the stamens, like the shape of a cup. The top of the petal is bent in the opposite direction of the stamens. The petals of the latter are like the beak of an eagle, and the top of the petals is bent along the stamens.

2. Stamens

The stamens of the latter are much stronger than those of the former, and the flowers of the latter grow red fruits that look like corncobs after withering, so it is difficult for the former to bear fruit.