The difference between iris and iris

1. Different leaves

Iris leaves appear to be relatively broad, more like a broad sword, about 1.5-3.5 cm wide, and also shorter, about 15-50 cm long, with inconspicuous longitudinal veins on the leaves. The leaves are soft in texture, and if they are longer, they may droop.

The leaves of Iris are ovate to lanceolate in shape, relatively slender, more like strips or narrow swords, about 50 cm long and about 4-6 mm wide, with no obvious midrib. The leaves look relatively upright and have a hard texture.

2. Different flowers

The flowers of iris are relatively large, about 10 cm in diameter, and look very soft. The individual petals are oval in shape with folds on them. Its flower stem is relatively long, about 20-40 cm long, and purple in color.

The flowers of Iris are slightly smaller and simpler, and the individual petals are tongue-shaped and relatively narrow. Its flower stem is shorter, about 10 cm, and there are many varieties and colors, the general color is blue-purple.

3. Different varieties

Although iris and iris are quite similar, they are not the same plant. Iris is artificially domesticated using flat bamboo roots.

Iris is a variant of Iris alba, also known as Malian, Malan, Sanjian, and Majiu.