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People have similarities and things also have similarities. In the flower world, it is easy for people to be confused. Hypericum patulum and Hypericum monogynum, which both belong to the Rosaceae family. After these two kinds of flowers are in full bloom, both their flower colors and overall shapes are extremely similar. Therefore, even experienced flower lovers may not be able to recognize them at a glance. So, if you see Hypericum patulum and Hypericum monogynum in the flower market, how can you distinguish them? Let's learn about it together in the following text.
Although Hypericum patulum and Hypericum monogynum have similarities in common, they are still two different varieties. In terms of distinction, we can start from the stems. First of all, the colors of their stems. The stems of Hypericum patulum are usually light red or orange, and the cortex is taupe. While the stems of Hypericum monogynum are more vivid red, and the cortex color is orange-brown, and sometimes there are even some yellow or orange spots.
Secondly, they can also be distinguished from the leaves of the two kinds of flowers. First of all, the leaf edges of Hypericum patulum are usually lanceolate, oblong-lanceolate, ovate or oblong-ovate. The whole leaf is about 1.5-6 centimeters in length and about 0.5-3 centimeters in width. The leaf shape of Hypericum monogynum is oblanceolate, elliptical, oblong or lanceolate. The whole leaf is about 2-11.2 centimeters in length and about 1-4.1 centimeters in width.
Once again, put the two kinds of flowers together and observe the condition of the flowers. The flowers of Hypericum patulum are smaller and the shape is relatively compact. The specific flower color is golden yellow. There is no blush on the petals. The shape is mostly oblong or obovate, and the stamen is short in length. Looking closely at Hypericum monogynum, the difference emerges. In addition to golden yellow, its flowers also have lemon yellow. The petal shape is triangular-obovate. The stamen length can be as long as the flower. Therefore, its flower is relatively large and the shape is more open.
Finally, pay attention to the growth location and environment of the flowers of these two kinds of flowers. Hypericum patulum usually grows in a relatively humid environment, while Hypericum monogynum prefers dry or semi-arid soil. Through observation and comparison in the above aspects, we can distinguish Hypericum patulum and Hypericum monogynum more accurately.