The Difference Between Quanquancao and Lobelia

Last Update :2024.06.07

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1. Differences in plants

2. Differences in leaves

3. Differences in flowers


Plant classification: Tongquancao is 3 to 30 cm long, with soft hairs distributed on the stem; Lobelia is 6 to 15 cm long, without small hairs. Distinguishing of leaves: The leaves of Quanquan grass are about 2 to 6 centimeters long; the leaves of Lobelia are about 8 to 25 centimeters long. Flower classification: The color of the corolla of Tongquancao is white, purple, etc.; the color of the corolla of Lobelia is pink.


The difference between Tongquancao and Lobelia
1. Differences in plants

1. Differences in plants

The length of Tongquancao is about 3 to 30 centimeters. The stems have no hairs or are scattered with short, thin and soft hairs, and the roots are relatively slender.

The length of lobelia is about 6 to 15 cm. The stem is relatively thin and has no small hairs.

Tongquancao plant

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2. Differences in leaves

The leaves of Tongquancao are shaped like an inverted spoon, about 2 to 6 centimeters long, and there are sparse and unobvious serrations on the edges of the leaves.

The leaves of Lobelia are oval-lanceolate to strip-shaped. The leaves are larger, about 8 to 25 cm in length and 2 to 6 cm in width. The edges of the leaves are obviously serrated and have no hairs.

Leaf of Tongquancao

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3. Differences in flowers

The flowers of Tongquancao are relatively sparsely distributed, and the corolla colors are white, purple and blue. The flowering period starts in April.

The flower stalks of Lobelia are thinner and the corolla color is pink or white. The flowering period starts in May.

Tongquan grass flowers

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2. Differences in leaves

3. Differences in flowers














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