The difference between Datura and okra ~ leaves

Datura leaves

Datura stramonium is an annual herb with alternate leaves and opposite upper parts.

The leaf blade is ovate or broadly ovate as a whole, the top becomes sharp gradually, the base is asymmetric wedge, and there are irregular wavy shallow cracks on it. Its petiole is about 5 cm long.

Okra leaves

The leaves of okra are alternate. Both sides of the leaves are covered with coarse hair and palm like cracks.

In the lower part of the plant, the leaves are round, wide and large, and then to the upper half of the plant, the leaves gradually become thin and narrow.

Okra leaves also have round leaves. Its leaf shape is round and wide, and its petiole is very long. It grows hollow. There are white and transparent small particles on the back of the leaves.

The difference between Datura and okra ~ flowers

Datura flower

The flowers of Datura stramonium are solitary among branches and forks or in leaf axils. They grow upright and have short stems;

Its corolla is funnel-shaped, the lower half is green, and the upper part is white or lavender.

The stamens are shorter than the corolla, and the filaments are about 3cm long. The whole flower is purple and blue, and its flowering period is between June and October every year.

Okra flower

Okra flower axillary, from the flower axillary on the main plant began to grow, after that is each node of a flower,.

The petals are yellow. There are 5 pieces in one flower. Its flowering period is very short, only a few hours long. It will open and fade on the same day.

After the flowers wither, there will be fruit.

Well, Xiaobian will help you distinguish them from the shape characteristics of their leaves and flowers. In fact, you can know who is who from the look of leaves or flowers. I hope you can distinguish them from flowers and leaves next time you see them!