What is the difference between barbata and lobelia?

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The family and genus differences between Barbata barbata and Lobelia barbata

The difference in value between barbata and lobelia

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Scutellaria barbata and Lobelia are both flowers. From the name, it seems that there is only one word difference, but in fact, the difference between the two is quite obvious.

The family and genus differences between Barbata barbata and Lobelia barbata

The family and genus differences between Barbata barbata and Lobelia barbata

Barbata barbata is also called pine leaf peony. It is a plant of the Lamiaceae family and has a relatively long flowering period. Generally concentrated in summer and autumn.

Lobelia is a plant of the Campanulaceae family, also called Spartina. Its flowering period is from May to August.

The difference in value between Barbata barbata and Lobelia barbata

The main value of Barbata barbata is ornamental value and medicinal value. It is highly ornamental and has beautiful blooms, so it is often used to decorate gardens and flower beds. It can also be grown in pots and placed on balconies, windowsills, etc.

Secondly, it also has relatively good medicinal value. It can clear away heat, detoxify, activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis. It is specially used to treat bruises and injuries.

Lobelia also has high medicinal value and can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, but it is more diuretic and reduces swelling.

In fact, to distinguish between the two, the main thing is to look at the appearance.

The difference in value between barbata and lobelia

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