1、 Different stems

Marshmallow is a biennial herb, which belongs to Malvaceae and marshmallow genus. It is also called Wei foot sunflower, Hu sunflower, Cape flower, mature season flower, Rong sunflower, etc. Its plant type can grow up to about two meters, with barbed hairs densely distributed on the stems and branches, and the stems are relatively upright

Hibiscus is different from the former. It is a kind of shrub, subordinate to Malvaceae and hibiscus, also known as kapok, wattle, Trumpet Flower, Korean fungus, etc. it is about 3-4 meters high, and yellow fluff is densely distributed on the small branches

2、 Different leaves

The shape of the leaves of marshmallow is near the center of a circle, the diameter is about 6-16 cm, and there are 5-7 shallow cracks on the leaves. Petiole is relatively long, about 5-15 cm, covered with some bristles

The leaves of Hibiscus are rhombic to triangular ovate in shape, about 3-10cm long and about 2-4cm wide. There are three cracks on the leaves. Petiole relatively short, about 5-25 mm long

3、 Different flowers

The flower of marshmallow is relatively large, with a diameter of about 6-10 cm. The single petal is an inverted egg triangle

Hibiscus flowers are relatively small, about 5-6 cm in diameter, and single petals are obovate