Can’t tell the difference between tuberose varieties? Master these points and distinguish easily!

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1. South China tuberose

2. Taiwanese tuberose

3. Lying stem tuberose

Tuberose is a very common plant, but most of the tuberose we see is rose red in color and is widely distributed. It usually blooms in summer. The reason why tuberose is called this is because it blooms when the sun sets, and the fragrance it emits is very far-reaching and long-lasting. It is liked by many people, so every household will plant one or two tuberoses in front of the door to decorate their homes. In fact, tuberose is not only one color and one type, but also has many varieties that many people don’t know about. Let’s learn about it together.

1. South China Tuberose

This tuberose usually grows in mountains with an altitude of less than 500 meters, and generally grows toward the sun. The young branches of South China tuberose are slightly hairy, but the old branches are hairless. The flowers are umbrella-shaped. Generally, there are many flowers. The length of the pedicel is about 1cm, with a few short hairs growing on it.

The calyx is relatively thin and has an oblong oval shape, about 0.3cm long and 0.2cm wide. The corolla is green in color and is goblet-shaped. The petals are cylindrical and trumpet-shaped, which is really beautiful. This kind of tuberose usually blooms in summer, so many people plant this kind of tuberose at home.

2. Taiwanese Tuberose

Taiwanese tuberose is a vine-like shrub. It mainly grows in Taiwan Province of my country. It usually grows in mountain forests and grows attached to other trees. In addition, they are also distributed in India, Thailand and other places. The stems and branches and leaves of this kind of tuberose are relatively slender and soft, with tiny hairs growing on them. The leaves are oval but slightly heart-shaped. The top is slightly pointed, but the base of the leaves is heart-shaped, which is very eye-catching. Like it very much. Its inflorescence part is umbrella-shaped, and the fragrance of the flowers is light. Generally, the calyx of a flower is covered with needles and short hairs grow on them. The seeds of this tuberose are oval and round, about 0.5cm in size. The flowering period is around August every summer, and the fruiting period is in autumn and winter.

3. Lying-stem Tuberose

The place where tuberose grows is mainly in the forests in the south of my country. The branches of this tuberose are thin and soft, with no short hairs growing on them. The inflorescence is also umbrella-shaped, with multiple flowers blooming. Generally, the seeds of the tuberose are flat, and the flowering period is a little earlier than the other two types of tuberose, in May in spring, and the fruiting period is in autumn every year.

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