What are the differences between elm and sassafras?

What are the differences between elm and sassafras?

1. Leaf Difference

The leaves of elm are simple and alternate. The leaf blades are ovate-elliptical or ovate-lanceolate, and the edges of the leaves have multiple serrations.

The leaves of Sassafras are alternate. They are gathered at the top of branches, ovate or obovate, 9 to 18 cm long and 6 to 10 cm wide. The tips of the leaves gradually become pointed, the base is cuneate, the leaves are entire or lobed, the tips of the lobes are slightly obtuse, the leaves are papery, green above and gray-green below.

2. Flower Differences

The flowers of elm are bisexual, purple-brown, and clustered in cymes. The flowers bloom before the leaves or at the same time as the leaves in early spring.

The inflorescence of Sassafras is terminal, 4 to 5 cm long, with several small flowers. The flowers are yellow and about 4 mm long. The flowers have 6 petals, which are lanceolate and about 3.5 mm long.

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