The difference between periwinkle and impatiens

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1. Different varieties

2. Different leaves

3. Flowers are different

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Different varieties: Catharanthus roseus belongs to the family Apocynaceae and genus Catharanthus roseus, and is a subshrub; impatiens belongs to the family Ambrosia and genus Impatiens, and is an annual herbaceous plant. The leaves are different: the leaves of periwinkle are obovate and oblong, relatively small; the leaves of impatiens are lanceolate, narrowly oval, relatively larger. The flowers are different: Periwinkle has only single petals with a small distance between petals; impatiens have single and double petals with a small distance between petals.

1. Different varieties

1. Different varieties

Periwinkle is a plant of the Apocynaceae and Catharanthus genus. It is a subshrub and can grow for many years. It has many other names, including Yantouhong, Sanwanhua, Marigold, Four Seasons of Spring, and Ririxin. It has little similarity with the latter and can be distinguished. Note that it is toxic, do not eat it by mistake, otherwise it will cause poisoning.

Imati is a member of the genus Impatiens in the family Ambrosiaceae. The plant is an annual herbaceous plant, also known as buttercup, peach, henna, hothead, daughter flower, etc. Its flowers and leaves can be used to dye nails.

2. The leaves are different

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The leaves of periwinkle are obovate in shape and relatively small, with a length of about 3-4 cm and a width of about 1.5-2.5 cm.

The leaves of impatiens are lanceolate and narrow. Oval shape is larger than the former, with a length of about 4-12 cm and a width of about 1.5-3 cm.

3. Flowers are different

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The petals of periwinkle are only single, and there is a gap between the petals. The color of the corolla is usually red, but there are other colors, and the shape is like a tall saucer.

The petals of impatiens not only have single petals, but also There are double petals, and the distance between petals is small. The flowers come in many colors, including white, purple, pink, etc.

2. Different leaves

3. Flowers are different

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