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The difference between round-leaf mallow and wild sunflower

Published: 2024-11-22 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/22, Leaf difference: the leaves of round-leaf mallow are alternate, kidney-shaped, the apex of the leaf is obtuse, and the base is heart-shaped; the leaves of wild sunflower are kidney-shaped or round. Flower differences: round-leaf mallow flowers in the upper 3-5 clusters, solitary at the base, each flower has 5 petals, the petals are inverted heart-shaped; the Corolla of wild sunflower is light white or light red.

I. difference between leaves

The leaves of round leaf mallow are alternate, about 1 to 3 cm long and 1 to 4 cm wide, reniform, the apex of the leaf is obtuse, the base is heart-shaped, usually 5 to 7 lobes, the margin of lobes are crenulate, pilose above.

The leaves of wild sunflower are reniform or round, 5 to 11 cm in diameter, usually palmately 5 to 7-lobed, lobes triangular, with an obtuse tip, and edges with obtuse teeth.

Second, the difference between flowers

Round-leaf mallow flowers in the upper 3 to 5 clusters, solitary at the base, Corolla is white or pink, about 1.5 cm in diameter, each flower has 5 petals, petals inverted heart-shaped.

The Corolla of wild sunflower is pale white or reddish, with 5 petals, about 6 to 8 mm long, and the apex is concave.

 
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