The Difference Between Cinnabar Root and Aidi Tea

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1. Differences in leaves

2. The difference between flowers

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Leaves: The leaves of Cinnabar root are oval to lanceolate in shape, and hairless on both sides; while the leaves of Aidi tea are oval or oval in shape, much smaller than the former, and hairless on both sides. , the lower midrib is hairy. Flowers: The flowers of Cinnabar root grow on the tops of special lateral flower branches; while the flowers of Dwarf tea are axillary or terminal.

1. Differences in leaves

1. Differences in leaves

The leaves of cinnabar root are leathery or hard paper, and the shape is from oval to lanceolate, about 7-15 cm long and 2-4 cm wide. , there are wavy teeth on the edges, obvious glandular points, and both sides are hairless.

The leaves of Aidi Tea The shape is oval or egg-shaped, much smaller than the former, about 3-7 cm long and 1.5-3 cm wide, with sharp serrations on the edges, hairless above, and hairy midrib below.

2. Flowers The difference

The flowers of cinnabar root grow on the tops of special lateral flower branches. The petals are white in color, and rarely slightly pink. They are rolled up when in full bloom and are oval in shape. The flowering period is from May to June.

The flowers of lowland tea It is axillary or terminal, and the petals are also white with reddish-brown gland spots. The flowering period is from June to September.

2. The difference between flowers

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