The difference between hexapod and octapod

Stem difference: the height of hexagonal lotus is about 20 to 60 cm, while that of octagonal lotus is about 40 to 150 cm. Leaf differences: the leaves of hexagonal lotus are slightly larger, with 5 to 9 shallow fissures on the edge; the leaves of octagonal lotus are about 30 cm in diameter, with 4 to 9 shallow fissures on the edge. Flower difference: the flower of hexagonal lotus grows in the center; the flower of octagonal lotus grows near the base.

I. difference of stem

Hexagon lotus plants are relatively short, about 20 to 60 cm in height, sometimes up to 80 cm

The plant of the Fatsia japonica lotus should be higher, the height is about 40 to 150 cm, the stem is light green.

2. The difference of leaves

Hexagonal lotus leaves are slightly larger, about 16 to 33 cm in diameter, with 5 to 9 shallow cracks on the edge. The cracks are triangular ovate, dark green and glossy on the top, light yellow green on the back, no hair on both sides, and petiole about 10 to 28 cm long.

The diameter of the leaves is about 30 cm, and they are oval or oval. The length is about 2.5 to 4 cm, the width is about 5 to 7 cm, the edge has 4 to 9 shallow cracks, the cracks are wide triangle, the petiole on the top is 1 to 3 cm, and the petiole on the bottom is about 12 to 25 cm.

The difference of flowers

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The flowers of Illicium are near the base.

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