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The world is so big that nothing is too strange. Just as there are people who look alike, so are flowers and plants. Among them, there are two plants, namely the marsh marigold and the purple magnolia, that even experienced flower - lovers find it difficult to distinguish. So, how can we quickly distinguish these two plants in the flower market? Let's take a closer look below.
Although the marsh marigold and the purple magnolia do not belong to the same family and genus, their appearances are quite similar and it's rather difficult to tell them apart at a glance. However, they are relatively easy to distinguish from their actual growth habits. The marsh marigold belongs to the Ranunculaceae family and mostly grows in water such as ponds or riverbanks. The purple magnolia, on the other hand, belongs to the Magnoliaceae family and is a woody plant that usually grows in the soil on land.
Secondly, when you observe the marsh marigold and the purple magnolia together, you'll find that their leaves are different. Firstly, the marsh marigold has round - shaped leaves on the outside, the flowers are solitary, the flower colors are mostly white or pink, there are many petals, and the flower center is yellow. Its peak flowering period is in summer. The purple magnolia, on the other hand, has more oval - shaped leaves, the flowers are relatively large, the flower colors are generally purple and white, and its peak flowering period is in spring.
Furthermore, because the growth environments of the marsh marigold and the purple magnolia are quite different, their growth conditions also vary. The marsh marigold needs to grow in water, so it has requirements for water quality and light. It likes warm and humid environments. In contrast, the purple magnolia, which grows on land, has stronger adaptability. It can grow in the sun or tolerate a semi - shaded environment and doesn't have very high requirements for soil. In addition, the propagation methods of the marsh marigold and the purple magnolia are also different. The marsh marigold mainly depends on division and seed propagation, while the purple magnolia is propagated by cuttings and grafting.
All in all, although the marsh marigold and the purple magnolia look quite similar at first glance, there are actually quite large differences between them. Because the marsh marigold is an aquatic plant and it is born to like growing in water, while the purple magnolia is a woody plant and can only grow in the soil on land. At the same time, the flowers of the marsh marigold are relatively petite and delicate, while the flowers of the purple magnolia, in contrast to the marsh marigold, are larger and more gorgeous. You can combine the differences mentioned above to better distinguish these two plants.