What is the difference between sunflower and chrysanthemum?

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1. Sunflower

2. Chrysanthemum

3. Difference

Although they are both yellow, there are obvious differences in the visibility and shape of their flowers, leaves, and stamens. The flowers of chrysanthemums are thinner and longer, while the flowers of the former are thicker and larger. . The flowers of chrysanthemums are constantly spreading outward, and the former only have petals on the edge of the flower plate. Moreover, it is difficult for us to see the stamens of the latter. Not only the stamens of the former can be clearly seen, but also the melon seeds on them can be seen.

1. Sunflower

1. Roots

Its roots can penetrate very deep into the soil, up to 100-200cm, and its lateral roots grow in the horizontal direction. , there are many fibrous roots and root hairs. Its root system is relatively developed and widely distributed in the soil. Its roots grow even faster than the stems, especially when the flower disk is formed. When the seeds mature, the roots will not grow. It will grow, and it will wither.

2. Stem

Its stem is upright, has bristles on the surface, and is relatively rough. In the later stage, the stem will become lignified and the interior will be hollow. Its embryonic stem has Different colors are a very important way to identify its species. The stem heights of different varieties vary greatly. Even the same variety has different heights due to various environmental reasons.

3. Yehua

Its cotyledons are two, and the true leaves are in pairs. They grow in the area 1-3 nodes below the stem. The true leaves can grow larger. , there are bristles on the leaves. The flowers grow at the top of the stem. Their color and size are species-specific, and their color attracts insects for pollination. Its fruit is melon seeds, which are edible. The seeds are relatively long, usually with black and white stripes, and the peel is relatively thick.

2. Chrysanthemum

It likes sunshine but dislikes darkness. It can tolerate drought but does not like waterlogging. It can tolerate severe cold, and even in winter, its roots can survive the cold underground. It can withstand slight frost, but the seedling growth period requires relatively high temperatures. The best temperature is 20°C. The hottest temperature should not exceed 32°C, and the lowest temperature should not be lower than 10°C. It likes thicker soil with more humus and better water permeability. It can grow in slightly acidic to neutral soil, and the optimal pH is within the range of 6.2-6.7.

3. Difference

Although both are yellow, the difference is still very obvious. The flowers of chrysanthemum are thinner and longer, while the flowers of chrysanthemum are thicker and larger. The flowers of chrysanthemums are constantly spreading outward, and the former only have petals on the edge of the flower plate. Moreover, it is difficult for us to see the stamens of the latter. Not only the stamens of the former can be clearly seen, but also the melon seeds on them can be seen. The leaves of the latter are smaller and serrated, while the leaves of the former are wider and have small teeth on the edges.

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