The difference between foxglove and lupine

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1. Different leaves

2. Flowers are different

3. Fruits are different

The leaves are different: Foxglove has single leaves, larger leaves, and are oval or oblong in shape; Lupine has compound leaves, relatively small leaves, lanceolate to oblanceolate. The flowers are different: the petals of foxglove are facing down, with spots inside, and are shaped like small bells; the petals of lupine are facing upward, with no spots inside, and are a typical leguminous flower shape. The fruits are different: foxglove has an oval capsule; lupine has an oblong linear pod.

1. Different leaves

Foxglove has a single leaf. The shape of a single leaf is larger, about 5-15cm in length, and the shape is oval or oblong. . There can be lateral buds growing in the leaf axils, and only one leaf will grow on the petiole.

The flowers of Lupine are obvious Different, it has compound leaves, the leaves are smaller, lanceolate to oblanceolate, relatively thin, about 1cm in length. There are no buds on its small petiole, and there are multiple leaves on the petiole.

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The flowering period of foxglove is around May-June. The petals that grow are downward, with spots inside, and the length is about 3-4.5cm. It has many flowers, mainly purple, brown, pink, white, yellow, etc., and the flowers are shaped like small bells.

Comparison of flowering periods of Lupine flowers Early, around March to May, the petals that grow are facing upward and there are no spots inside. Its flowers are also rich in color. The common color is goose yellow. In addition, there are brick red, red, white, light blue, pink, two-color, etc. The flower shape is a typical leguminous flower shape.

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The fruit of foxglove is an oval capsule, about 1.5 cm in length.

The fruit shape of Lupine flower The pods are oblong and linear, about 2.5-5 cm in length.

2. Flowers are different

3. Fruits are different

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