The difference between hollyhocks and mallows

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1. Differences in plant types

2. Differences in leaves

3. The difference between flowers

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Differences in plant type: Hollyhocks can grow to 2m high, and there are thorns on the stems and flower branches. The average height of mallow is only 50-90cm, and there are some sparse coarse hairs on the branches. Differences in leaves: The petiole of hollyhock is longer than the petiole of mallow. Differences in flowers: The flowers of hollyhock are solitary or close to clusters, while the flowers of mallow are 3-11 clusters together.

1. Differences in plant types

1. Differences in plant types

Hollyhock can grow up to 2m high, and its stems and flower branches are covered with thorns. The average height of mallow is only 50-90cm, with many branches and some sparse coarse hairs on it.

2. Differences in leaves

The leaves of hollyhock are nearly heart-shaped. Leaf diameter is between 6-16cm. The leaves are divided and the lobes are triangular or round. It has petioles, 5-15cm in length, with long, stiff hairs growing on them. The leaves of mallow are heart-shaped or kidney-shaped, with a leaf diameter of 5-12cm and serrated edges. It also has a petiole with a length of 4-8cm. There are almost no hairs on it, but there are long, stiff hairs in its grooves.

3. The difference between flowers

The flowers of hollyhocks are solitary or close together. They grow in clusters and the flowers are 6-10cm in diameter. The flowers of mallow are clustered together with 3-11 flowers, and the flower diameter is 3.5-4cm.

2. Differences in leaves

3. The difference between flowers

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