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The difference between stone lotus and snow lotus

Published: 2024-11-22 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/22, Leaf difference: the basic leaves are rosette-shaped and the leaves are spatulate-oblong; the leaves of Saussurea involucrata are Obovate, broad and thick, and the tip is obtuse or slightly pointed. Flower difference: the inflorescence of stone lotus is paniculate or nearly corymbose, with 5 petals and red; snow lotus inflorescences can be as long as 6 to 10 centimeters, with 9 to 17 flowers on each inflorescence.

I. difference between leaves

The basal leaves are rosette, the leaves are spatulate-oblong, about 3.5 to 6 cm long and 1 to 1.5 cm wide. The cauline leaves are alternate, broadly oblanceolate or Obovate, 2.5 to 3 cm long and 4 to 10 mm wide. The apex gradually sharpens.

The leaves of Saussurea involucrata are Obovate, broad and thick, the top of the leaves are obtuse or slightly pointed, the leaves are about 5 to 8 cm, 3 to 4.5 cm wide, 0.3 to 0.8 cm thick, the ventral surface of the leaf is flat or slightly sunken, and the leaf is grayish green.

Second, the difference between flowers

The inflorescence of stone lotus is paniculate or nearly corymbose, with 5 petals, red, lanceolate or ovate.

Snow lotus inflorescences can be as long as 6 to 10 centimeters, with 9 to 17 flowers on each inflorescence.

 
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