The difference between water ghost banana and manjusri orchid

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The difference between water ghost banana and manjusri orchid: different leaves

The difference between water ghost banana and manjusri orchid: different flowers

Other differences between water ghost banana and manjusri

There are many similarities between Water Ghost Banana and Manjushri Orchid. If they are not compared together, it is easy to confuse those who are not very familiar with their characteristics. However, the difference between the two can also be seen at a glance.

The difference between the water ghost banana and Manjusri is the different leaves

The water ghost banana has multiple leaves, which are concentrated at the base and grow along the stem. The leaves are sword-shaped, about 45 to 75 cm long and 2.5 to 6 cm wide. They grow oppositely, are dark green in color, and have leaf veins.

Manjusri has a large number of leaves, 20-30, 0.9-1.2 meters long and 7-12 centimeters wide. The edges of the leaves are wavy and look soft. The light green leaves are wide and thick, growing on the upper part of the plant.

The leaves of Water Ghost Banana are stiffer than those of Manjushri Orchid, and the midrib depression is more obvious. In terms of number, Manjushri Orchid has more leaves, and the leaves are longer and wider. The leaves of the water ghost banana are opposite, while the leaves of the manjusri look like they are growing in circles.

The difference between water ghost banana and manjushri orchid is the difference in flowers

To distinguish water ghost banana and manjushri orchid, it is easiest The best way is to look at the flowers of both.

The style of the water ghost banana is darker green, and the surface seems to be covered with a layer of frost, and it is not as green and smooth as the style of the Manjusri orchid.

The petals of Manjushri are purple-red in the middle and pink on both sides. When in full bloom, they stretch out to all sides and even bend backward. Turn down. The biggest difference between the water ghost banana and Manjusri orchid is that the flowers of the water ghost banana have umbrella-shaped corollas. The difference is obvious.

In addition to the difference in flower shape, the number of flowers is also different. There are usually 10-24 flowers on each inflorescence of Manjusri orchid, while the inflorescence of Manjusri usually has 3-8 flowers on the top of the flower stem, within 10 flowers. If you observe carefully, it is not difficult to distinguish the two.

Other differences between the water ghost banana and Manjusri

The overall plant of the water ghost banana is smaller.

The medicinal methods are also different. The leaves of the water ghost banana can be used as medicine, while the leaves and roots of Manjusri can be used as medicine.

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