The difference between cinnabar root and dwarf tea

1. Difference of blades

The leaves of the cinnabar root are leathery or papery, elliptical to lanceolate in shape, about 7-15 cm long and 2-4 cm wide, with wavy teeth on the edges, obvious glandular dots, and glabrous on both sides.

The leaves of dwarf tea are oval or ovate in shape, much smaller than the former, about 3-7 cm long and 1.5-3 cm wide, with sharp serrations on the edges, glabrous on the upper side and hairy on the midrib below.

2. The difference between flowers

The flowers of Cinnabar Root grow on the top of special lateral branches. The petals are white, rarely slightly pink, and curled when in bloom, and are oval in shape. The flowering period is from May to June.

The flowers of dwarf tea are axillary or terminal, and the petals are also white with reddish-brown glandular dots. The flowering period is from June to September.