1、 Blade difference

The leaves of violet are oblong in the initial stage and grow to oblanceolate or spoon shape in the later stage. They are connected with the petiole, 6-14cm long and 1.2-2.5cm wide. The edge is full or microwave, and the color is green

The leaves of zizhumei are lanceolate, narrower than the former, about 6-13cm long and 6-10mm wide. It is dark green on the top, green purple on the edge and purplish red below

2、 The difference between flowers

Violets are racemes, terminal and axillary, with many flowers and a large number. The petals are purplish red, light red or white, which are nearly oval. The flowering period is from April to May

The flower of zizhumei grows on the bifurcate inflorescence stalk, with 3 petals, blue purple and wide ovate. The flowering period is in summer and autumn