The leaves of Panax ginseng are elliptical in shape, 4 to 15 cm long and 2 to 6.5 cm wide. The leaves gradually become sharp from the bottom to the apex, with fine serrations on the edges and no petioles.
The leaves of Panax quinquefolium are broadly ovate, 4 to 9 cm in length, 2.5 to 5 cm in width, with sharp apex, rough serrations on the edge, and a petiole about 1.5 cm in length.
The pedicel of ginseng is longer, the length can reach 30cm, umbel, there are about 4 to 40 small flowers in each inflorescence, the petal shape is oval, the color is light yellow green.
The pedicel of American ginseng is thin and short, the shape of petals is rectangular, and the color is green and white.
Ginseng root length is very long, about 30 to 60 cm long, thick texture, slightly branched under the root.
The stem of American ginseng is about 25 cm long. There are longitudinal stripes on the stem.
