Difference Between Viburnum and Clove

1. Difference of blades

The leaves of Viburnum are papery, oval or diamond-shaped obovate, about 4-8 cm long, with a sharp tip, a wedge-shaped base that is later wide wedge-shaped, and has triangular serrations.

Cloves are leathery or thick papery, ovate or kidney-shaped, wider than the former, about 2-14 cm long, with a short convex tip at first and then a long acuminate tip, a heart-shaped or broad wedge-shaped base, and a smooth surface without serrations.

2. The difference between flowers

Viburnum has panicles that grow at the top of short branches that bear young leaves. The flowers open before the leaves. The corolla buds are pink in color and turn white after opening. The anthers are yellow-white and have 5 petals.

Lilac also has a panicle inflorescence, the corolla is purple, the anther is yellow, and there are 4 petals.