What are the differences between elm and sassafras?

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1. Differences in leaves

2. The difference between flowers

Leaf differences: The leaves of elm are single and alternate, and the leaves are oval-elliptical or oval-lanceolate, with serrated edges; the leaves of sassafras are alternate, oval or obovate, with sharp tips. Flower differences: elm flowers are purple-brown, with clusters of cymes; sassafras flowers are terminal, with yellow flowers and 6 petals.

1. Differences in leaves

The leaves of elm trees are single and alternate. The leaves are oval-elliptical or oval-lanceolate, and the edges of the leaves have multiple serrations.

The leaves of Sassafras are alternate. . Gathered at the top of the branches, they are oval or obovate, 9 to 18 cm long and 6 to 10 cm wide. The apex of the leaves gradually becomes pointed, and the base is wedge-shaped. The leaves are whole or have lobes, and the apex of the lobes is slightly blunt. It is papery, green above and grey-green below.

2. Differences between flowers< /h2>

Elm flowers are bisexual, purple-brown in color, and clustered in cymes. The flowers bloom before the leaves or at the same time in early spring.

The top of the inflorescence of Sassafras Healthy, 4 to 5 cm long, with several small flowers inside. The flowers are yellow, about 4 mm long. The flowers have 6 petals, are lanceolate, and are about 3.5 mm long.

2. The difference between flowers

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