The difference between white clover and wood sorrel

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1. Differences in leaves

2. The difference between flowers

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Leaf differences: The leaves of white clover are palm-shaped and triple compound, and the leaflets are obovate or nearly round; the leaves of wood sorrel are basal or alternate on the stem, and the leaflets are heart-shaped. Flower differences: White clover flowers are spherical and terminal, and the flowers are white, creamy yellow or light red; wood sorrel flowers are solitary or several gathered into umbels, axillary, and the flowers are yellow.

1. Differences in leaves

1. Differences in leaves

The leaves of Trifolium pumila have palmate three-pointed compound leaves. The stipules are ovate-lanceolate and membranous. The base of the stem is sheath-shaped and free. Some parts are sharp; its petiole is relatively long, 10 to 30 cm long, and the leaflets are obovate or nearly round, 8 to 20 mm long and 8 to 16 mm wide. The apex of the leaf is obtuse or concave, and the base is wedge-shaped. Gradually narrow to petioles.

Oxalis The leaves are basal or alternate on the stem. The stipules are very small, oblong or ovate. The edges of the leaves are densely covered with villous hairs. The base is connate with the petiole. It has 3 leaflets, and the leaflets are inverted heart-shaped. Handless.

2. Flowers Difference

The flowers of white clover are spherical, terminal, about 15 to 40 mm in diameter, with 20 to 50 flowers. The flower bracts are lanceolate, and the corolla is white, creamy yellow or light red. Has aroma.

Oxalis The flowers are solitary or gathered into umbels, axillary, with light red pedicels, 5 yellow petals, and oblong-ovate shape.

2. The difference between flowers

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