1、 Leaf difference

The leaves are clustered on the main stem in a rosette shape. The leaves are obovate wedge-shaped, about 2 to 8 cm long. The top is blunt and microwave shaped. There are white fine hairs on both sides of the leaves

The leaves of water hyacinth are basal and rosette shaped. The leaves are wide ovate or rhombic, 2.5 to 12 cm long and wide. The top of the leaves is round and blunt, and the base is shallow heart-shaped, round, truncated or wide wedge-shaped. The leaves are complete, glabrous and glossy on the surface

2、 Flower difference

The inflorescence grows between the leaf axils. The spathe is about 1.2 cm long, white in color, and fluffy on the back

Water hyacinth flowers are mostly spikes, with a diameter of 3 to 4 cm. There are 6 perianth lobes, which are oval, obovate or rectangular round, and the color is lilac