The difference between hollyhock and hibiscus

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1. Different varieties

2. Different leaves

3. Flowers are different

Different varieties: Hollyhock is a plant belonging to the Malvaceae family and the genus Hollyhock; hibiscus is a plant of the genus Hibiscus. The leaves are different: the leaves of the former are nearly round with 5-7 slits on them; the leaves of the latter are broadly oval with serrated edges. The flowers are different: the flowers of the former are about 6-10 cm in diameter and rich in color; the flowers of the latter are larger than the former, and can reach 20 cm in diameter.

1. Different varieties

Hollyhock is a plant belonging to the Malvaceae family and the genus Hollyhock. It has many other names, including Yizhanghong, Wukui and Weizu. Sunflower, Hu Kui, Mature Season Flower, Rong Kui, etc. are biennial upright herbaceous plants.

Hibiscus sunflower is the same as the former. It belongs to the Malvaceae family, but it is a plant of the genus Hibiscus. It is also called grass hibiscus, okra, etc. It is a perennial herbaceous plant.

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The leaves of hollyhock are nearly round, about 6-16 cm in diameter, and are palmate leaves with slits on them, about 5-7 slits, and the slits are relatively shallow. , the individual lobes are triangular or round.

The leaves of hibiscus are broad-egg. The leaves have serrated edges, and gray hairs grow densely on the backs and veins of the leaves.

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Hollyhock flowers bloom from February to August every year. The diameter of the flowers is about 6-10 cm. The flowers are very colorful, including yellow, red, pink and white. , yellow, complex colors, etc., the appearance is relatively changeable.

The flowering period of hibiscus is relatively late , blooming from June to August every year, the flowers are larger than the former, with a diameter of up to 20 cm.

2. Different leaves

3. Flowers are different

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