The difference between mirabilis and morning glory
In summer courtyards, there are often two types of flowers that make gardening enthusiasts troubled-mirabilis and morning glory. They also have trumpet-shaped corolla, but they hide many differences. This article uses the comparison of botanical characteristics to show you the key to identifying this pair of "twin flowers." Botany identity traceability family genus gene code Mirabilis belongs to the Mirabilis family Mirabilis, an invasive species native to tropical America, its massive rhizome has a unique water storage function. Morning glory is an annual vine in the family Convolutes. It has long been recorded in my country's ancient book "Compendium of Materia Medica" that its winding stems can be as long as 3 meters. Differences in growth cycle Mirabilis jalapa has perennial characteristics and can overwinter in the open air in the south, while morning glory has a full life cycle of only about 120 days and needs to be re-sown every year. Morphological Characteristics Decoding Leaf Code Book The leaves of Mirabilis jalapa are ovoid triangular, with smooth edges as satin, and the veins are radially distributed. The morning glory leaves are wide and oval, with a typical three-lobed structure like maple leaves, and the veins are net-like. Differences between mirabilis jalapis and morning glory flower chromatogram analysis When mirabilis jalapis blooms in the evening, it shows a neon color spectrum. The same plant often shows a two-color gradient, and the nectaries at the base of the petals secrete aromatic substances. Morning glory blossoms only last for half a day in the morning. The blue and purple are mainly monochromatic, and obvious star-shaped patterns can be seen deep in the scope. Differences in ecological habits and light requirements, mirabilis jalapa has outstanding shade resistance and can bloom normally on the north side of the building. Morning glory flowers require full sunshine environment, and insufficient light will lead to a sharp decrease in the amount of flowers. Water management points: avoid stagnant water for succulent roots of mirabilis jalapa and are suitable for sandy soil. Morning glory grows more vigorously in a humid environment, and can climb at a speed of up to 5 cm per day. Gardening application scenarios Mirabilis is suitable for creating vanilla trails, and its black nut-shaped seeds can be homemade rouge. Morning glory is an expert in vertical greening and is especially suitable for balcony guardrail decoration, but it should be noted that its self-sowing characteristics may cause spread.
By observing the three major characteristics of the plant base, leaf cracks, and flowering period, and touching the texture of the petals (the purple jasmine petals are thicker), we can accurately distinguish this pair of "double beauties in the flower." It is recommended that novices start with the opening time of flowers. Those that bloom in the morning and die in the afternoon are morning glory, and those that bloom in the evening must be mirabilis.