Difference Between Ivy and Creeper

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1. Differences in form

2. Differences in leaves

3. The difference between flowers

Shape difference: The length of ivy is generally between 3-20m, and the branches are gray-brown, while the length of ivy is about 18m, and the branches are mostly brown. Difference in leaves: The leaves of the former are smaller, while the leaves of the latter are larger and turn bright red in autumn. Flower differences: the inflorescences of the former are shorter than those of the latter.

1. Differences in form

The length of ivy is generally between 3-20m. Its branches are gray-brown in color, with aerial roots on them and a relatively smooth surface. Its new branches are covered with pubescent hairs.

The length of the ivy is 18m On the left and right, the branches are relatively thick. The old branches are mostly brown, and the new branches are mostly purple-red.

2. Differences in blades

The leaves of ivy are relatively small, with a length of 5-12cm and a width of 3-10cm. It has a petiole between 2-9cm long, but no stipules. It is oval in shape, with the front side being dark green and relatively shiny, and the back side being light green or yellow-green. There are obvious veins on both sides.

Ivy leaves Relatively large, the length is between 8-18cm, and the width is between 4-16cm. It is green in color, has jagged edges, and has a layer of white powder on the reverse side. In autumn, its leaves turn bright red and are very gorgeous.

3. Flower differences< /h2>

The inflorescences of ivy are umbels with a diameter of 1.5-2.5cm. Its flowers have 5 petals, are triangular and oval in shape, are between 3-3.5mm in length, and are light yellowish white or light greenish white.

Ivy inflorescences It is a cyme with a length of 4-8cm. Its flowers bloom in summer and are yellow-green in color.

2. Differences in leaves

3. The difference between flowers

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