The difference between violets and purple bamboo plums

Last Update :2024.06.06

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1. Differences in leaves

2. The difference between flowers


Leaves: The leaves of violet are oblong in the early stage and later grow to oblanceolate or spoon-shaped, green; while the leaves of purple bamboo plum are lanceolate, with dark green above, green-purple edges, and purple below. red. Flowers: The petals of violet are purple-red, light red or white; while the petals of purple bamboo plum are blue-purple.


The difference between violet and purple bamboo plum
1. Differences in leaves

1. Differences in leaves

The leaves of violets are oblong in the early stage and grow to oblanceolate or spoon-shaped in the later stage. They are 6-14 cm long and 1.2-2.5 cm wide with the petiole attached. The edges are entire or wavy, and the color is green.

Flowers

The leaves of Purple Bamboo Plum are lanceolate, which is smaller than the former. Narrower, about 6-13 cm long and 6-10 mm wide, dark green above, green-purple edges, and purple-red below.

Flowers

2. The difference between flowers

Violet has terminal and axillary racemes with more flowers. The petals are purple-red, light red or white, and are nearly oval. The flowering period is from April to May.

Flowers

The flowers of Purple Bamboo Plum grow on bifurcated inflorescence stalks On the top, there are 3 petals, blue-purple in color and wide ovate in shape. The flowering period is in summer and autumn.

Flowers


2. The difference between flowers
















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