The difference between corydalis and pansy

Corydalis is a perennial herb, with a flower diameter of 2.5-4.0cm, which is cold resistant; Corydalis has larger flowers, with a diameter of about 3.5-6cm, and an oval capsule, with a length of 8-12mm; the difference is that Corydalis is larger, about twice as long as Corydalis, in addition, its flower shape is round, with dark dots in the center of the flower, while Corydalis has longer flowers, without dots.

1. Corydalis

Corydalis is a kind of perennial herb. Its flower stem is short, the flower is bisexual, the flower diameter is 2.5-4.0cm, and the fruit is oval capsule. The suitable temperature for its growth is 10 - 15 ℃, which is more cold resistant and difficult to grow under high temperature.

2. Pansy

Viola tricolor is a perennial herbaceous plant, generally as a biennial green plant, often planted in parks, flower beds and so on. Its flower is about 3.5-6cm in diameter, and its capsule is oval, 8-12mm in length. The suitable temperature for its growth is 15 - 25 ℃, which is more cold resistant, and the root system can withstand - 15 ℃.

3. Difference

Both corydalis and Viola tricolor belong to Violaceae family. They are very similar in appearance, but there are some differences.

① flower size: Corydalis 2-4cm, pansy 3-6cm.

(2) flower shape: there are dark dots in the middle of Pansy's flower, and the flower shape is more round, while the Corydalis only has a black straight line like a beard, and the flower shape is longer.

③ cold resistance: Corydalis is more resistant to extreme temperature, heat and cold than Corydalis triangularis.

Pansy and horned violet