The Difference Between Roses and Lisianthus

Last Update :2024.10.25

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1. Different types of flowers

2. Petals have different shapes

3. Different layers of flowers

4. Different scents

5. The colors of flowers are different

6. The stamens are different

7. Flower language is different

8. Other values are different


The main differences between roses and lisianthus are the varieties. Roses belong to the Rosaceae family, while lisianthus belongs to the Gentianaceae family. The shapes of the petals are different. Generally, the center of the rose is not exposed while the latter is loose. The number of flower layers is different, and most of the roses are heavy. There are varieties of petals, the latter of which are single-layered and multi-layered; in addition, roses are used as medicine, while lisianthus has no edible or medicinal value.


The difference between roses and lisianthus
1. Different types of flowers

1. Different flower varieties

Lisianthus belongs to the Gentianaceae family and is a perennial herbaceous plant with perennial roots.

Rose belongs to the Rosaceae family and is a small deciduous shrub.

Rose Bouquet

2. Petals have different shapes

The petals of lisianthus are looser than those of roses, the flowers are more outward-opening, and the thickness of the petals is also slightly thinner.

As for roses, the center of the flower is generally not exposed and is wrapped tightly inside.

3. The number of flower layers is different

Lisianthus can be divided into single-layer petals and multi-layer petals. Although most people like multi-layer petals, single-layer lisianthus also has It is not inferior to multi-layer, but more elegant and beautiful.

Roses are mostly double varieties, usually known for their overlapping petals.

Lisianthus flowers

4. Fragrance Different

Roses have a light fragrance, and the taste varies depending on the flower color and variety.

No matter what color the lisianthus flowers are, most of them are tasteless.

5. Flowers come in different colors

Both roses and lisianthus have very rich flower colors, the more common ones are white, purple, yellow, red, green, etc.

However, the meteor rose among roses has many striped patterns on the petals, while the lisianthus patterns appear more on the edges of the petals, as if they are coated with a layer of lace of other colors.

Red Rose

6. The stamens are different< /h2>

The stamens of Lisianthus are relatively large and obvious.

Rose generally do not show the stamens, and the varieties with exposed stamens will be smaller.

7. Different flower languages

Lisianthus flower language is relatively simple, but it is also very beautiful, full of emotion and touching.

The flower language of roses is diverse, and different colors have corresponding different flower languages. For example, red roses represent passionate love, pink roses represent first love, yellow roses represent innocent friendship, and white roses represent innocence and purity.

Lisianthus

8. Other values are different

Unlike Platycodon grandiflorum, the root can be eaten or used as medicine. It has almost no edible or medicinal value, only ornamental value.

This is not the case with roses. They can be eaten and used as medicine, and their ornamental value is even greater.

After this distinction, the difference between lisianthus and roses is obvious, and I no longer have to worry about identifying the wrong flowers later.


2. Petals have different shapes

3. Different layers of flowers

4. Different scents

5. The colors of flowers are different

6. The stamens are different

7. Flower language is different

8. Other values are different




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