The difference between trumpet creeper and morning glory

1. Different leaves

The leaves of Trumpet Creeper are ovate to ovate-lanceolate in shape, with obvious coarse serrations on the edges, and are about 3-6 cm long.

The shape of the morning glory leaves varies depending on the species. Some are long and narrow, and the others have many other shapes. Its length is about 4-15 cm, and its width is about 4.5-14 cm. The base is round, and the leaf edges are relatively smooth without serrations.

2. Different flowers

The flowers of the former have obvious divisions, the lobes are lanceolate and about 1.5 cm long. The flower is bright red inside and orange-yellow outside.

The petals of the latter are not divided, and the flower color is generally blue-purple or purple-red, with a relatively large difference.

3. Different plant types

The former is a deciduous climbing vine belonging to the Bignoniaceae and Campsis genus. It can continue to grow year after year, so the plant is relatively tall and can climb and grow, and can live for many years.

The latter is an annual herb belonging to the Convolvulaceae family and the genus Morning Glory. It needs to be sown once a year and has a naturally short plant shape.