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The difference between stone lotus and snow lotus

Gustavo Fring
2020-07-16 09:18:34
Leaf difference: the basal leaves of the stone lotus are rosette like, and the leaves are spoon shaped oblong; the leaves of the snow lotus are obovate, broad and fat, and the top is round or slightly sharp. Flower difference: the inflorescence of stone lotus is paniculate or near corymbose, with 5 petals in red; the inflorescence of snow lotus can be as long as 6 to 10 cm, with 9 to 17 flowers on each inflorescence.

One, leaf difference

Stone lotus is a basal leaf with rosette shape, long and round spoon shape, about 3.5-6cm long and 1-1.5cm wide. Its stem leaves are alternate, with needle shape or obovate shape, 2.5-3cm long and 4-10mm wide. The apex gradually sharpens.

The leaves of Saussurea involucrata are obovate, broad and plump. The top of the leaves is round or slightly sharp. The leaves are about 5 to 8 cm, 3 to 4.5 cm wide and 0.3 to 0.8 cm thick. The ventral surface of the leaves is flat or slightly concave, and the leaves are grayish green.

The difference between flowers

The inflorescence of Lycoris chinensis is paniculate or parachute shaped, with 5 petals in red, lanceolate or ovate shape.

Snow lotus inflorescence can be as long as 6 to 10 cm, each inflorescence has 9 to 17 flowers.

Snow Lotus

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