The difference between water shield and water shield

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Different appearance

Distribution is different

Food value is different

Flowering and fruiting stages are different

Leaves: The leaves of water shield are oval, with a length of 3.5 to 6 cm, a width of 5 to 10 cm, and a petiole of 25 to 40 cm long; the leaves of water shield are round or oval, The diameter is about 1.5 cm, and the petiole is 5 to 10 cm. Flowering period: The flowering period of water shield is in June, and the fruiting period is around October; the flowering and fruiting period of watercress is from April to October.

Different appearance

First let’s talk about the differences in their leaves. The leaves of the former are oval, with a length of 3.5 to 6 cm, and a width of 5 to 10 cm; while the leaves of the latter are round or oval, with a diameter of about 1.5 cm. Then there is the difference in their petioles. The former's petioles are 25 to 40 centimeters long, while the latter's are five to ten centimeters. The former's petioles are much longer.

Different distribution< /h2>

They are widely distributed in the world, so I won’t go into details here. Their main difference is in their distribution areas in my country. The former is mainly distributed in Hunan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Sichuan and other provinces, that is, it is mostly distributed in southern provinces; however, the latter is slightly more widely distributed and can be found in most provinces in my country.

Different edible values

For water shield, its consumption is very common. There are many folk dishes about it, and it has even been used as an ingredient since ancient times. used. As for watercress, that doesn’t mean it can’t be eaten, but it’s rarely used as an ingredient, and there are taboos. For example, because it has an aphrodisiac effect, it can’t be eaten casually by children.

The flowering and fruiting periods are different< /h2>

For water shield, its flowering period is around June, and its fruiting period is around October; while for watercress, its flowering and fruiting period ranges from April to October. Therefore, in comparison, its flowering and fruiting period is slightly longer.

Distribution is different

Food value is different

Flowering and fruiting stages are different

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