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The difference between gynostemma pentaphyllum and Prunus mume

Published: 2024-11-22 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/22, Leaf difference: the leaves of gynostemma pentaphyllum are ovate-oblong, with wavy teeth on the edge, and the leaves of black plum are Obovate. Flower differences: gynostemma pentaphyllum flowers are panicles, light green or white; black plum flowers light green, axillary scattered inflorescences. Fruit difference: the fruit of gynostemma pentaphyllum is spherical and black after ripening, while the berries of black plum are oval and purple-black after maturity.

I. difference between leaves

The leaflet of gynostemma pentaphyllum is ovate-oblong or lanceolate, 3 to 12 cm long and 1.5 to 4 cm wide, the apex is sharp, the base is gradually narrow, the edge of the leaf has wavy or crenulate teeth, dark green above, light green on the back, hispidulous on both surfaces, flat above, and protruding abaxially.

The leaves of Prunus mume are alternate, membranous, Obovate or long oval, 2 to 7 cm long, apex sharp, base obtuse, margin coarsely serrate.

Second, the difference between flowers

Gynostemma pentaphyllum flowers in panicles, 10 to 15 cm long, the color is light green or white.

The flowers of black plum are light green and axillary in scattered inflorescences.

III. Differences between fruits

The fruit of gynostemma pentaphyllum is fleshy, spherical, 5 to 6 mm in diameter and black, smooth and glabrous when ripe.

The berries of Prunus mume are oval and purple-black when ripe.

 
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