The difference between wenxincao and clover

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Morphological distinction

Habit distinction

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Among plants, there are many similar varieties that make people confused. Wenxincao and clover are one of the representative pairs. They are both herbaceous plants, neither grow very tall, and most importantly, they both have three very similar leaves. Are they the same plant? The editor will tell you!

Morphological distinction

Morphological distinction

Clover is a plant with tap roots. At its roots, it can achieve symbiosis with rhizobia and has a strong regeneration ability. Clover has many branches and can grow along branches or in a large open space, constantly sprouting new shoots. It has three small leaves, and the shape of the leaves is also very romantic. If you look closely, it looks like an upside-down heart shape. This plant blooms in summer and autumn. It also produces seeds while blooming.

Look at the Wenxincao again. It is different from the clover. If you look carefully at its petals, they look like water droplets dotted on them. One of its flowers has 5 petals. Although it is not eye-catching, the openness of the film still gives people a shocking feeling.

Distinction in habits

Not only in form There are differences, and the living habits of the two are also different.

Clover can tolerate cold environments and is not picky about soil, so it can be seen in many places. Likes warm and sunny places. However, if the environment is too dry, its growth rate will be slowed down, and it will die when the temperature is high. It is strong by nature and can resist the pollution of harmful gases.

Wenxincao prefers a hot and humid environment and grows rapidly in spring. Unlike clover, it has relatively high soil requirements and must be land with strong soil fertility.

Although clover and wenxincao are easily confused if you don’t look carefully, but with the above knowledge, it is easy to distinguish them.

Clover has low requirements on land, so you can see them in patches on the roadside. Wenxincao is relatively rare. Seeing it symbolizes good luck!

Habit distinction

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