1、 Different shapes

Thorn plum: it also has an alias called Tiger thorn. It is an evergreen shrub with many branches on its stem. There are many longitudinal edges on its plant, and many thorns grow densely on them. These thorns look hard and sharp and grow in a rotating state. Every time after flower failure, it will grow a lot of capsules, which are triangular and oval in shape. When they are mature, they will split in turn. If you observe carefully, you can see that there are many seeds in it, which are egg columnar in shape, grayish brown in color, and many tiny warts on the surface

Tiger thorn plum: its nickname is iron Begonia. It is a vine shrub. There are many branches on its stem. Similarly, there are many thorns on the plant. These thorns are hard and sharp, often arranged on the ridge. In addition, the capsule is also triangular and ovate, but the difference is that when the capsule is mature, it will separate into 3 valves, while the tiger thorn will divide into 2 valves. In addition, the inflorescence is also different

2、 Different growth habits

Rosa roxburghii: Rosa roxburghii prefers sunny and warm places, and is also drought resistant. It is very afraid of humidity and cold. It grows in summer and autumn. In winter, as long as the temperature is kept above 3 degrees, it has no problem for it to spend the winter. If the temperature can reach 15 degrees and there is plenty of sunshine, it will bloom all winter. Generally, it is planted in the South and north of China

Tiger thorn plum: it also likes warm and sunny places, but it is also a little shade resistant. In addition, if the temperature is too low in winter, it will be prone to dormancy

3、 Different medicinal effects

Thorn plum: its whole plant can be used as medicine. Generally, external application can treat some blood stasis, pain, fracture and so on

Tiger thorn plum: it is basically a whole plant medicine, but it can treat more diseases. For example, it can stop bleeding, especially uterine bleeding. It can also detoxify and treat some symptoms of hepatitis and edema