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The difference between big gourd and water hyacinth

Published: 2024-11-22 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/22, Leaf difference: the leaves are clustered, Obovate-cuneate, the top is obtuse and microwave-shaped; the water hyacinth leaves are basal, rosette-shaped, the top is obtuse, the leaves are entire. Flower difference: the inflorescence grows in the axils of leaves and has a white bud; the spike of water hyacinth is ovate and lilac-colored.

I. difference between leaves

The rosette leaves are clustered on the main stem, the leaves are Obovate and cuneate, about 2 to 8 cm long, the tip is obtuse and microwave, and there are fine white hairs on both sides of the leaves.

The leaves of water hyacinth are basal, rosette-shaped, broadly ovate or rhomboid, 2.5 to 12 cm long and wide, the top of the leaf is obtuse, the base is shallowly cordate, round, truncate or broadly cuneate, the leaf is entire, glabrous, and the surface is shiny.

Second, the difference between flowers

The inflorescence grows in the axils of the leaves, the flame bracts are about 1.2 cm long, the color is white, and the back is tomentose.

Water hyacinth flowers are mostly spikes, 3 to 4 cm in diameter, perianth lobes 6, ovate, Obovate or rectangular round, the color is lilac color.

 
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