What is the difference between camellias and roses?
Below is an introduction for netizens about the differences between camellias and roses and the related differences in the aspect of green plants and flowers, with specific content as follows:
Camellias and roses have different botanical classifications. The most obvious difference in appearance is that the stems of roses have thorns, while camellias do not. Moreover, their flowers and blooming periods are also different. Camellia petals are regularly distributed, thick and dignified, with a blooming period from January to April. Roses bloom almost every month, with ruffled petals, adding a touch of allure. Additionally, there is a difference in their leaves. Camellia leaves feel thicker and harder compared to rose leaves, giving them a more textured appearance.
Next, let's specifically discuss the differences between the two.
First, they have different plant classifications.
Camellias are evergreen shrubs or small trees of the Theaceae family, Camellia genus. Roses are evergreen or semi-evergreen shrubs of the Rosaceae family, Rose genus.
Second, rose stems and leaves both have short, coarse hooks that feel prickly. Camellia branches are thornless.
What is the difference between camellias and roses?
Third, the flowers are different.
Camellia flowers are terminal and sessile. There are about 10 bracts and sepals, 6-7 petals, with the outer two petals nearly circular. Petals are regularly distributed, thick and dignified.
Roses have several flowers together, with pedicels 2-6 centimeters long, ovate sepals with acuminate tips, and petals with ruffled edges, adding a touch of allure.
Fourth, the blooming periods of the two are different, and the colors of the flowers are not exactly the same.
Camellia blooming period is from January to April. The variety of flower colors is abundant, mostly red or light red, also white, mostly double petals.
Roses are known as the "Queen of Flowers" and also called "Monthly Red," blooming throughout the year, mostly deep red or pink, and are suitable for观赏.