How to tell the difference between keel and trigonous arrow, is it the same?

1. Different attributes

Keels and trigonous arrows are different plants, and there are obvious differences in attributes. Among them, the keel is also called Caiyun Pavilion, the Triangle King whip, which belongs to the succulent plant of the genus Euphorbiaceae. And the three-angled arrow is also called Bawang flower, measuring ruler, it is a plant of the genus Cactus.

Second, different shapes

The stem of the keel is very stout and very long, some of which can reach more than 8 meters. From the appearance, it is fleshy, green, with three broad edges and small holes in the armpits. The three-rowed arrow has more branches than the former, the edge is wide and very thin, there are aerial roots on the stem, and the spines are about three or four centimeters apart.

Third, flowers are different

The distinction between the two can also be seen from the flowers. When the keel blossoms, the flower is solitary, 25-30 cm long. Calyx is petaloid, yellowish green. The petals are white in color. When the three-rowed arrow blossoms, the color is white and funnel-shaped, with yellow-green petals on the outside and white on the inside.

Fourth, the fruits are different

The two can also be distinguished from the fruit. When the keel results, the fruit is oval to oval in shape, 6-12 cm long, 4-10 cm in diameter, red on the surface and white in flesh. The fruit of the three-angled arrow is long spherical, which is slightly larger than the strong one.