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Characteristics of winter jasmine

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4. The difference between it and forsythia

The jasmine flowers usually bloom from February to April. Since they bloom in winter and spring, they have the name jasmine. It has 5-6 petals and is only yellow in color. Leaves appear after flowering, usually opposite compound leaves, but there are also single leaves. In addition to being ornamental, it also has certain medicinal value and can treat diseases such as sweating. Although it is similar to forsythia, the number of petals and the color of the branches are slightly different.

1. Flowering time

1. Flowering time

The flowering period of winter jasmine is at the turn of winter and spring, usually from February to April. Because the temperature is not yet high at this time and the flowers have not yet bloomed, it is the first plant to bloom, so it is also known as the Spring Festival.

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2. Appearance characteristics

Yingchun The flowers usually have 5-6 petals and are only yellow in color. The flowers are not large, generally no more than 3 cm in diameter. The leaves appear after the flowers bloom and are generally opposite, but with a single leaf at the base. The leaves are hairy on both sides when young, but become hairless when mature.

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3. Medicinal value

In addition to being used for ornamental purposes, winter jasmine flowers also have certain medicinal value. Its flowers can solve problems such as sweating, relieve fever, diuresis, and treat headaches. The leaves can activate blood circulation, detoxify, reduce swelling and relieve pain, etc.

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4. The difference between Forsythia and forsythia

< p>The appearance of winter jasmine and forsythia are relatively similar, but there are still differences if you look closely. The first is the petals. Winter jasmine usually has 6 petals, but forsythia has only 4 petals. The branches of winter jasmine are green, while forsythia is usually brown.