The difference between snapdragons and lupins

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1. Different leaves

2. Flowers are different

3. Fruits are different

The leaves are different: the leaves of snapdragon are oblong-lanceolate and expand outward to a lesser extent; the leaves of lupine are palmately compound and spread outward like a palm. The flowers are different: the inflorescences of snapdragons are shorter, like little goldfish, arranged in a messy way; the inflorescences of lupine are longer, and the flowers are arranged neatly. The fruits are different: the fruits of snapdragon are oval capsules; the fruits of lupine are oblong linear pods.

1. Different leaves

The number of snapdragon leaves is small, the shape is oblong-lanceolate, about 2-6cm long, and the edges are entire. It expands outward, but the width is not large.

The leaves of lupine are The leaves are palmately compound, and the leaves are spread out like a palm, with a larger expansion, up to about 1 cm in length.

2. Different flowers< /h2>

The inflorescences of snapdragons are shorter. The upper lip of the flower is upright with 2 lobes and the lower lip has 3 lobes. They bloom out like little goldfish. This is The origin of the name is that the flowers are not arranged very neatly and look dense and messy.

Comparison of inflorescences of Lupine flowers It is very long, and it is particularly noticeable when it blooms. The flowers seem to be many unbloomed buds gathered together, arranged very neatly, and look relatively comfortable.

3. Different fruits< /h2>

The fruit of snapdragon is an oval capsule, about 15mm in length, with the base extending forward.

The fruit of Lupine flower is The oblong linear pods are larger in shape, with a length of about 2.5-5cm and a width of about 0.8-1.2cm.

2. Flowers are different

3. Fruits are different

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