The difference between copper coin grass and mirror grass

1. Different appearance

The stems of the pennywort are thin and long, and the leaves are round shield-shaped. The back is covered with dense T-shaped hairs and the entire edge. However, its leaves are small, with shallowly cracked veins. If you rub them with your hands, they will emit a celery scent. Yellow-green flowers bloom in summer and autumn.

Mirror grass is a perennial succulent herb with dark green leaves that are plump and shiny. Its round and plump appearance is very attractive. There is a golden round dot at the junction of the petiole. The veins naturally radiate from the center to the surrounding areas. From a distance, it looks like an ancient mirror.

2. Different growth environments

The pennywort prefers a humid environment and can survive both in water and on land. It mostly grows in wetlands or in artificially maintained aquariums. It is not suitable to grow in direct sunlight, and its need for sunlight can be met in semi-sunlight or shade.

Mirror grass is suitable for growing in a warm and humid environment. It likes loose, well-drained loam rich in organic matter. It can only survive in semi-shaded soil, unlike pennywort which can grow both in water and on land. Its growth temperature is between sixteen and twenty degrees Celsius. If it is lower than minus four degrees Celsius, chilling damage will occur.

3. Different values

The pennywort is non-toxic and the whole leaf can be used as medicine. It has the effects of clearing heat and promoting diuresis, clearing away heat and detoxifying, and reducing swelling. It can also be used for damp-heat jaundice, heatstroke diarrhea, sand and blood stranguria, carbuncles, sores, and bruises.

Mirror grass is not only an ornamental flower, but also has extremely high medicinal value. Its properties are "sweet and bitter" and "cool in nature". It can be used as a raw material for clearing away heat and detoxifying, removing blood stasis and reducing swelling. It is mainly used to treat erysipelas and is also significantly helpful for the recovery of fractures.