The difference between Babao Sedum and Panax Sedum

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overall distinction

Leaf differentiation

Flower type distinction

Color distinction

Babao Sedum, also called Babao, is a perennial succulent herbaceous plant of the Sedum family. The stems of the plant underneath it are particularly thick, while the stems growing on the ground are clustered, strong and straight, and there seems to be some white powder on the entire plant that is grey-green. There are many plants that are similar to it, but there is a plant called Sedum notoginseng that is particularly similar to it. So what is the difference between the two?

Overall difference

The first difference is in appearance. Sedum Panax notoginseng has 1 to 3 stems and is not branched. The leaves are elliptical, lanceolate or ovate, somewhat oblanceolate. The leaves are relatively solid and leathery to the touch. The length is between 3.5 and 8 cm, and the width is between 1.2 and 2 cm.

Leaf distinction

The leaves of Babao Sedum are whorled or opposite, obovate in shape, fleshy to the touch and have wavy teeth. The length of the leaves is between 8 and 10 cm, and the width is 2 and 3.5 cm. Therefore, in comparison, the leaves of Sedum babao look larger and rounder, and the plant is thicker than Sedum notoginseng. The leaves of Sedum notoginseng will be smaller and longer.

Flower Type distinction

The flowers of Babao Sedum and Panax Sedum are very similar, but they are also different. First of all, the flowers of Sedum Panax notoginseng generally have five petals, the color is yellow, the inflorescence is cyme-shaped, with many branches, spreading out flat. The style is long diamond-shaped. The flowering period is in June and July.

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The flowers of Babao Sedum come in many colors, including purple, white, red or light pink. The inflorescence is in the shape of an umbrella and spreads out like a flat head. It usually blooms from July to October and the flowering period is relatively long.

Leaf differentiation

Flower type distinction

Color distinction

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