The difference between periwinkle and winter jasmine

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1. Different varieties

2. Different leaves

3. Flowers are different

Different varieties: Catharanthus roseus is a subshrub with a relatively short plant type; winter jasmine is a deciduous shrub with a relatively tall plant type and can grow up to about 5 meters. The leaves are different: the leaves of periwinkle are longer and the veins are more obvious; the leaves of jasmine are relatively smaller. The flowers are different: periwinkles bloom in clusters, with flowers in red, white, etc.; jasmine flowers are arranged in strings, with yellow flowers.

1. Different varieties

Periwinkle is a sub-shrub, also known as daily grass, daily new, daily spring, clock flower, etc. It is generally It is a potted plant. The plant type is relatively low and can grow up to about 60 cm. The plant is slightly branched.

Jasmine is a Deciduous shrubs, also known as golden belt, yellow plum, small yellow flower, etc., are generally maintained outdoors. The plant type is relatively tall and can grow up to about 5 meters. These two plants do not belong to the same family and genus. They are quite different and can be easily distinguished by the height of the plants.

2. The leaves are different< /h2>

The leaves of periwinkle are longer and oblong in shape, with a length of about 3-4 cm and a width of about 1.5-2.5 cm. The leaf veins are relatively obvious and slightly raised on the back of the leaf.

The leaves of jasmine are opposite to each other Smaller, oval in shape, about 2-3 cm in length.

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Periwinkle may bloom all year round. It is an axillary or terminal cyme, and the flowers bloom in clusters. The colors of the flowers are red, white, etc.

The flowering period of winter jasmine is in From March to May, they usually grow solitary in the leaf axils. The flowers are arranged in clusters and are yellow in color.

2. Different leaves

3. Flowers are different

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