The difference between ginseng and American ginseng

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1. Differences in leaves

2. Differences in flowers

3. Differences in roots

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Leaf differentiation: Ginseng leaves are oval in shape with finely serrated edges; American ginseng leaves are broadly oval in shape with coarsely serrated edges. Flower classification: ginseng pedicels are long and light yellow-green in color; American ginseng pedicels are thin and short and green-white in color. Root differentiation: ginseng roots are 30 to 60 centimeters long; American ginseng roots are about 25 centimeters long.

1. Differences in leaves

1. Differences in leaves

The shape of ginseng leaves is oval, 4 to 15 cm long and 2 to 6.5 cm wide. The leaves gradually become pointed from the bottom to the tip, and have fine serrations on the edges. No petioles.

The leaves of American ginseng are broadly ovate in shape, 4 to 9 cm long and 2.5 to 5 cm wide, with a pointed apex and coarsely serrated edges. The petiole is about 1.5 cm long.

2. Differences in flowers

< p> Ginseng pedicels are relatively long, up to 30 cm in length, and have umbels. Each inflorescence has about 4 to 40 small flowers. The petals are oval in shape and light yellow-green in color.

American ginseng flower stalks are thin and short, and the petals are oblong in shape and green in color.

3. Differences in roots

< p>The roots of ginseng are very long, about 30 to 60 centimeters long, with rich texture and slightly branched below the roots.

The stem of American ginseng is about 25 cm long and has vertical stripes on the stem.

2. Differences in flowers

3. Differences in roots

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