Compared with the two, the leaves of Schizonepeta tenuifolia are smaller and narrower, while the leaves of basil are wider and wider. The leaves of Schizonepeta tenuifolia are relatively smooth, without obvious wrinkles, and are relatively flat, so they are relatively straight and straight. In contrast, the pleats of basil leaves are more obvious, and the concave convex feeling is very strong.
The taste of the plant Schizonepeta is very heavy, very pungent. In contrast, the taste of basil is milder, not as pungent as that of Schizonepeta. Therefore, we can also distinguish basil and Schizonepeta by smelling them.
The color of mature Basil's petiole is darker and purple, and Basil's petiole is very smooth without fluff. The petioles of Schizonepeta are as green as the leaves, but the petioles of Schizonepeta are covered with fine soft fluff. In addition, there are some small white burrs on the petioles of Schizonepeta. From this point, we can distinguish Basil from Schizonepeta
The flowers of basil and Schizonepeta are relatively small, but the flowers of basil are purple, with heavier smell, which will attract some small insects. The flowers of Schizonepeta are white. From the color of flowers, you can distinguish basil and Schizonepeta.
