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The difference between kumquat and kumquat

Marie Schrader
2020-07-16 09:11:16
Leaf difference: the leaves of Kumquat are leathery, oblong and ovate, with sharp tips; the leaves of Kumquat are lanceolate or oblong, with dark green surface and glossy leaves. Flower difference: Green kumquat petals are orange yellow and obovate; kumquat flowers are white and the petals are 7mm long. Fruit difference: the green kumquat fruit is oval and blue; the kumquat fruit is oval and golden yellow.

One, leaf difference

The leaves of Kumquat are leathery, oval or obovate, 7 to 16 cm long and 3 to 6 cm wide. The top of the leaves is gradually sharp, the base is cuneiform, and the edge is slightly curled.

The leaves of Kumquat are lanceolate or oblong, 5 to 9 cm long and 2 to 3 cm wide, with whole or indistinct fine serrations, dark green surface, glossy leaves and narrow wings on petioles.

The difference between flowers

The male inflorescence of Kumquat consists of cymose panicles, growing about 5 to 7 cm, sometimes solitary. The diameter of male flowers is 2 to 3 cm, the length of pedicel is 0.8 to 1.5 cm, and the petals are orange yellow and obovate.

Kumquat flowers are white, petals grow about 7 mm

3. Fruit difference

The fruit of Kumquat is oval or obovoid, the peel is blue, the fruit is small, and the taste is sour.

Cumquat

The fruit of Kumquat is oblong or ovate, with golden yellow color. The pericarp is fleshy and thick with a smooth surface.

Cumquat

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