How to distinguish taro from dripping Guanyin
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The leaves are different: the leaves of taro are lighter in color, showing light green, and the color is relatively pure; the leaves of Dripping Water Guanyin are darker in color, dark green in color, with a little purple in the center of the leaves. The stems are different: the stems of taro are relatively thin; the stems of Dripping Guanyin are much thicker. The toxicity is different: taro can produce taro, which is not toxic and can be eaten. Raw taro is slightly toxic; the juice of Dripping Guanyin is poisonous and cannot be eaten.
1. Different leaves
1. Different leaves
Taro refers to the taro plant. Both it and Dripping Guanyin belong to the Araceae family, so they are somewhat similar in appearance. If you want to distinguish the two, you can It is easier to distinguish from the leaves first. You can tell by comparing the two.
The leaves of taro are lighter in color, showing light green, and the shape of the leaves is shield-shaped. The color of the entire leaves is relatively pure, showing bright green, without any variegation.
The leaves of Dripping Water Guanyin are relatively dark, and the overall color is dark green. If you observe carefully, you can find a little purple in the center of the leaves.
2. Different stems
The stems of taro are longer but thinner.
The stem of Dripping Guanyin is also very long, but compared with For taro, it is much thicker.
3. Different toxicity
Taro The leaves of taro have high ornamental value, but it is not a simple foliage plant. It can bear fruits, that is, taro. It is non-toxic and can be eaten, but raw taro is slightly toxic.
The juice of Dripping Guanyin contains toxicity, and there is no toxicity on the plant. The edible part can cause poisoning if eaten by mistake.
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