What is pineapple? What is the difference between pineapple and pineapple?

1. What is

Its origin is in Brazil and it was introduced to China and Taiwan in the early 16th century. It is a herbaceous plant whose fruit grows among the leaves. The color of the skin is similar to that of pineapple, but it tastes better and is sweeter than pineapple. It is named after the green phoenix-tail leaves at the tips. It has strong shade and drought tolerance, prefers warm environment, and is relatively easy to cultivate and manage.

2. Differences

1. Leaves: The leaves of pineapple are smooth and have no serrations. The leaves of pineapple are serrated and can easily cause cuts, so be careful when harvesting to avoid cutting your skin.

2. Epidermis: Although the appearance is similar, they can be distinguished by carefully observing the color of the epidermis. The skin of pineapple is a bit green, while that of pineapple is yellow. Its fruity aroma is not as strong as that of pineapple, but you can tell the difference by smelling it.

3. Thorns: Pineapples do not have thorns and can be eaten after peeling the skin without having to cut into grooves. After peeling the pineapple, you have to deal with the prickles and remove them before eating it.

4. Taste: The two are not only different in appearance, but also in taste, which can be easily distinguished. Among them, pineapple tastes sweeter and does not need to be soaked. Pineapples must be soaked in salt water before they can be eaten, otherwise they will taste too sour. Therefore, pineapples are usually more expensive than pineapples.