The difference between toon and ailanthus

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1. Toon

2. Ailanthus ailanthus

3. Difference

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They can both be used as medicine, and their appearance is very similar, so many people mistake them, but they are different. The former has an even number of leaves, while the latter has an odd number of leaves. The former is fragrant, while the latter is smelly. The bark of the former can be peeled off, while the latter is smoother. The fruit of the former is a capsule, and that of the latter is a samara.

1. Toon

1. Toon

This tree originated from the Yangtze River area in China. It belongs to the Meliaceae family and is not an evergreen tree. Its leaves are even-numbered, its fruit is oval, and its seeds can be used for reproduction. The tree is relatively tall, and the buds are edible. It can also be used as a landscaping tree. Its buds are very effective and can be used for dietary therapy and can treat cold, stomachache, etc.

2. Ailanthus

1. It originated from the northeastern region of China and likes a mild climate. It grows very quickly and can reach fifteen meters in more than twenty years. However, its lifespan is relatively short and generally cannot live more than five years. ten years. It can also be used as a landscaping tree species. Its fruit, root and peel can be used medicinally to stop diarrhea and bleeding.

2. It can reproduce on its own in some areas of North America. In ancient my country, some people who lacked food would eat it. It is a relatively good traditional Chinese medicine.

3. Differences

Although these two trees belong to different families, their shapes are very similar, so many people mistake them.

1. Differences in leaves

The leaves of the former are generally even-numbered, rarely odd-numbered, and are pinnately compound leaves. The leaves of the latter are generally odd-numbered and also pinnately compound. The leaves of the former have 5 vascular bundles, while the leaves of the latter have 9.

2. The difference in taste

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The leaves of the former have a strong fragrance, while the leaves of the latter have a strange odor.

3. The difference between tree trunks

The former tree can generally be peeled off like strips, while the latter tree is smoother and has no gaps.

4. The difference between fruits

The fruit of the former is a capsule, while the fruit of the latter is a samara.

2. Ailanthus ailanthus

3. Difference

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