1、 Blade difference

The leaves of Phyllostachys pubescens are lanceolate, about 4-8 cm long and about 1 cm wide. The top is acute and sharp, the base gradually narrows, connate into a sheath, and the edge is entire

The shape of carnation leaves is linear lanceolate, which is narrower than the former, about 3-5cm long and 2-4mm wide. The top is acuminate, the base is slightly narrowed, and the whole edge or has small teeth

2、 The difference between flowers

The number of flowers of Dianthus pubescens is large, with a head like inflorescence and several leafy involucral bracts. The bracts are oval, the petals have long claws, and the petals are oval, usually red purple and white stripes

The inflorescence is 4-flower-like, or the flower is aggregated in the shape of an umbrella. Its petals are inverted egg shaped triangles with various colors, such as purplish red, bright red, pink or white