The difference between sky ruler and keel

Plant differentiation: the measuring ruler is about 3 to 15 meters long, with many branches and thick stems; the keel is about 4 to 5 meters long, with small thorns around the edges, very short. Flower differentiation: the flower shape of the ruler is funnel-shaped, 25-30cm long; the color of the keel flower is white. Fruit differentiation: the fruit color of the ruler is red; the fruit color of the keel is blue purple.

I. differences in plants

The plant is about 3 to 15 meters long, with many branches, thick stems, dark green color, three edges, and the shape of the edges is winged.

Keel plant for 4 to 5 meters, with small thorns around the edge, very short

The difference of flowers

The flower is funnel-shaped, 25-30cm long and 15-25cm in diameter. It blooms at night. The part holding the flower is distributed with light green or yellow green scales. The flowering period is from July to December.

Keel flowers generally open in summer, the color of the flowers is white, generally 4 to 9 gathered in the above

Tianchi plant

The difference of fruit

The fruit of the ruler is red in color, with a long ball shape and a diameter of about 5 to 10 cm, which is our common pitaya.

The fruit color of keel is blue purple, which can also be eaten.

Tianchi plant

Keel Fruit