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The difference between Torreya grandis and Torreya grandis

Published: 2024-11-22 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/22, Leaf difference: Torreya leaves are strip-shaped, arranged in two rows, with a protruding apex, while coarse Torreya grandis leaves are also striped and arranged in two rows, with a nearly rounded base and obvious midrib. Flower difference: Torreya tree male cones are cylindrical; Torreya grandis male cones oval, forming a head. Fruit difference: the fruit of Torreya grandis is oval, light purplish brown after maturity, and the fruit of Torreya grandis is oval or nearly spherical.

I. difference between leaves

The leaves of the torreya tree are striped and arranged in two rows, usually straight, about 1.1 to 1.2 cm long and 2.5 to 3.5 cm wide, with a pointed apex. It is bright green above and light green below.

Torreya grandis leaves are striped and arranged in two rows, usually straight, slightly curved according to rare ones, about 2 to 5 cm long and about 3 mm wide, base subrounded, almost without petiole, apex slightly convex or gradually pointed, midrib conspicuous.

Second, the difference between flowers

The male cones of Torreya grandis are cylindrical and about 8 mm long.

Torreya grandis male cones are oval, usually 6 to 7 gather into heads, about 6 mm in diameter.

III. Differences between fruits

The fruit of Torreya grandis is oval, ovoid, Obovate or long-oval, 2 to 4.5 cm long and 1.5 to 2.5 cm in diameter. At maturity, the aril is purplish brown, powdery, and the tip is slightly convex.

Torreya grandis fruit is usually 2 to 5 born on the axis, oval, oval-shaped or subglobose, 1.8 to 2.5 cm long, with a small tip at the top.

 
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