The difference between purple jasmine and nocturnal

They should be the flowers we often raise. Whether it is placed at home as a bonsai, or planted in the garden or flower bed, it is very ornamental. But many people always confuse them and can't tell which one is which. In fact, they are easy to identify, and there are many differences. Let's take a look at the specific ones.

I. different shapes

Purple jasmine: its root looks thick and strong. Its shape is like a cone. Its color is black or dark brown. The stem is erect, shaped like a cylinder, with no hairs or sparsely pubescence on it. The shape of the leaves is ovate, and there is no hair growth on both sides. In addition, its flowers often grow at the top in the form of several flowers, with purplish red, yellow, white or variegated colors. Excellent viewing

Evening primrose: it is a kind of relatively weak shrub. There are many hairs on the twigs. The color is yellow green, and the color of the old branches is gray brown. The leaves are membranous and oval in shape. Its inflorescence is umbrella like, with 30 flowers on it, the color is usually white, but also accompanied by fragrance.

The time of flowering is different.

The flowering time is different between them. Purple jasmine is usually in full bloom in the daytime. When the flowers are in bloom, they also have fragrance, which is very good. But the nocturnal fragrance is just like its name. It usually blooms at night. Although it also has fragrance when blooming, it can't smell much, because the fragrance is poisonous, and the fragrance of purple jasmine is not poisonous, so look at this, there is a big difference between them

Common Mirabilis

3. Different effects

Although both of them can be used as medicine, but the efficacy is not the same

Mirabilis: its roots and stems can be used for medicine. It has the functions of clearing heat, detoxifying, activating blood circulation and regulating menstruation. In addition, its seed white powder can also remove acne on the face. Because of these effects, it has been used to make a variety of drugs, and its treatment of diseases is different.

Nocturnal: its flowers are relatively fragrant. Although they are poisonous, they have high value if they are used medicinally. For example. If its flowers and leaves are made into medicine, it can clean our liver and protect our eyes. There is also a certain saying. In South China, the local people are using it to treat conjunctivitis, eye diseases and other diseases, its effect is very good.