The Difference Between Dianthus Barbaculata and Dianthus

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1. Differences in leaves

2. The difference between flowers

Leaves: The leaves of Dianthus palustris are lanceolate, with entire edges; while the leaves of Dianthus are linear-lanceolate, narrower than the former, with entire edges or small teeth. Flowers: The flowers of Dianthus palustris are numerous and integrated into head-like inflorescences, which are reddish-purple with white markings; while the flowers of Dianthus spp. are solitary on the top of the branches or several flowers are integrated into cymes, with various colors.

1. Differences in leaves

The leaves of Dianthus palustris are lanceolate, about 4-8 cm long and 1 cm wide. The top is sharply pointed, and the base gradually narrows and merges to form a sheath. Full edge.

Dianthus leaf shape It is linear-lanceolate, smaller than the former, about 3-5 cm long and 2-4 mm wide. The top is acuminate, the base is slightly narrowed, and the entire edge may have small teeth.

2. The difference between flowers

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Dianthus palustris has a large number of flowers, which are integrated into head-like inflorescences with several leaf-like involucral bracts. The bracts are oval, and the petals have long claws. The petals are oval and usually red-purple. And has white markings.

Dianthus flower single Born on the top of the branches or in several flowers integrated into cymes, the bracts are 4 and ovate. Its petals are obovate and triangular in shape, with various colors, including purple, bright red, pink or white.

2. The difference between flowers

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