Difference Between Hollyhock and Hibiscus

1. Different stems

Hollyhock is a biennial herb belonging to the Malvaceae family and the genus Althea. It is also called hollyhock, hollyhock, cloak flower, mature season flower, and hollyhock. The plant can grow up to about two meters tall, with densely distributed spines on the stems and branches, and the stems are relatively upright.

Hibiscus is different from the former. It is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family and the Hibiscus genus. It is also called kapok, vitex, morning glory, morning fungus, etc. It is about 3-4 meters tall, and has densely distributed yellow hairs on its small branches.

2. Different leaves

The leaves of hollyhock are nearly circular in shape, about 6-16 cm in diameter, and have 5-7 shallow cracks. The petiole is relatively long, about 5-15 cm, and covered with some stiff hairs.

The leaves of hibiscus are diamond-shaped to triangular-ovate in shape, about 3-10 cm long, about 2-4 cm wide, and have three cracks on the leaves. The petiole is relatively short, about 5-25 mm long.

3. Different flowers

The flowers of hollyhock are relatively large, about 6-10 cm in diameter, and the individual petals are obovate triangles.

The flowers of hibiscus are relatively small, about 5-6 cm in diameter, and the individual petals are obovate.