The difference between drug weed and peppermint

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1. Differences in plants

2. Differences in leaves

3. Differences in flowers

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Plant classification: The height of the drugweed plant is about 50 cm, and the fragrance is relatively fresh; the height of the mint plant is 30 to 60 cm, and the smell is relatively pungent. Distinguishing of leaves: The leaves of the former are rounder in shape and darker in color; the leaves of the latter are more pointed in shape and lighter in color. Flower distinction: the former flowers bloom at the top; the latter flowers bloom at the armpits.

1. Differences in plants

1. Differences in plants

The height of the plant of drug weed is about 50 cm. The aroma of the whole plant is relatively fresh, similar to the smell of lemon, which is relatively refreshing.

Mint plants are 30 to 60 centimeters tall and have a strong and pungent smell.

2. Differences in leaves

The leaves of drug weed are rounder in shape Some are darker in color, dark green, and the leaf veins look more obvious and have clear wrinkles.

The leaves of mint are more pointed in shape, lighter in color than the former, and the veins are not so obvious.

3. Differences in flowers

The flowers of drug weed mostly appear in The top is pale pink-purple in color, and the flowers bloom around July to August.

Mint flowers bloom in the armpits of leaves and branches. The pedicels are relatively slender, about 2.5 mm long, lavender in color, and bloom from July to September.

2. Differences in leaves

3. Differences in flowers

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