Difference 1: flowering period

Erythrina: its flowering period is March, and its flowering period is short

Erythrina carinata: its flowering period is from April to July. It can last for more than 4 months under proper maintenance. The flowering period is longer

This is the most obvious difference between them. Therefore, if there are these two kinds of plants in the environment where flower friends live, it is Erythrina that blooms prematurely in spring. When the Erythrina trees are about to wither, the cockscomb Erythrina trees will bloom

Difference 2: flower shape, color and density of flowers

Erythrina: its petals are oval, very dense when opening, and the color is red, about 5cm to 6cm long and 2.5cm wide; The petals open upward, and the opening of the flowers is more obvious

Cockscomb Erythrina: the distance between its flowers is relatively loose compared with Erythrina Erythrina, and the color of the flowers is darker than that of Erythrina Erythrina. It belongs to dark red, and its flowers and leaves are born at the same time, with a length of about 3cm to 5cm. The degree of opening of its petals is not as obvious as that of Erythrina Erythrina

Difference 3: height

Erythrina is a large tree, which can grow to 20 meters, and its branches are almost upward, with few drooping

Erythrina gallinarum belongs to small trees or deciduous shrubs, so its height is naturally not as high as that of Erythrina, and most of its branches are drooping

Difference 4: origin

The origin of Erythrina is tropical Asia; The origin of Erythrina carinata is Brazil