1、 Different varieties

Sorrel belongs to sorrel family and sorrel genus, also known as trefoil acid, acid Mimi, acid sorrel, acid sorrel, Vernonia, etc. it is a kind of herb with a height of about 10-35 cm. The whole plant is covered with soft hair, and the stem is thin and weak. Some are upright and some are creeping, which looks much smaller than the latter

Alfalfa belongs to leguminous and alfalfa plants, also known as cauliflower. It has a wide variety and high yield. The two plants seem to have high similarity, but they can be distinguished essentially. They do not belong to the same family and genus

2、 Different leaves

The leaves of Oxalis sorrel are palmately threefold. There is no petiole on the leaflets. The shape is inverted heart-shaped. The edges of the leaves are relatively smooth without sawtooth. The texture of the leaves is thicker

Alfalfa also belongs to three compound leaves, but it is pinnate and three. The shape of leaflets is long oval or obovate. When you touch the edge of the leaf with your hand, you will find that the upper part has sawtooth and thin texture

3、 Different flowers

The flowers of Oxalis are regular and the petals are arranged neatly

Alfalfa flowers are not particularly regular