The difference between rose and Chinese rose

Roses and Chinese roses are both common and beautiful ornamental plants in our lives. They both belong to the Rosaceae family. The flowers of these two flowers are very similar. Sometimes people mistake Chinese roses for roses. So what are the differences between roses and Chinese roses? What is the difference between the two?

The difference between rose and Chinese rose

1. Leaf differences

There is an obvious difference between roses and roses in their leaves. The leaves of roses are odd-pinnate compound leaves, with 5 to 9 leaves and thorns on the surface of their leaves. However, the number of leaves of roses is relatively small. Although it is also odd-pinnate compound leaves, the number of its leaflets is mostly between 3 and 5, and the surface of the leaves is smooth and without thorns.

2. Flower differences

There are also obvious differences in the flowers of roses and roses. The flowers of roses are smaller than those of roses, and the colors of roses are varied, with many different colors, while the colors of roses are relatively single, mostly pink.

3. Differences in stems

There are also obvious differences between the stems of roses and roses. There are thorns on the stems of roses, and the thorns are relatively large, but the number is relatively small, with about three to four thorns on each stem. There are more thorns on the stems of roses, with bristles. The thorns on the surface are relatively hard, and people can easily be pricked when they come into close contact.

4. Different flowering periods

The flowering period of roses and Chinese roses is obviously different. Roses only bloom once every summer, but the flowers of this plant are fragrant and have a longer flowering period. Chinese roses bloom every month, so they are also called monthly red or periwinkle. This is also an important difference between it and roses.

5. Different effects

There are slight differences in the effects of roses and roses. When these two plants are fresh, the flowers can be collected and dried and used as medicine or soaked in water to drink, but the effect of roses in replenishing blood and activating blood circulation is better than that of roses. In addition, not all roses can be used as medicine. Only special varieties of roses can be used as medicine and can be eaten by humans.

After reading the detailed introduction of roses and roses above, do you know the differences between roses and roses? You can know the differences between them. When people make cut flowers or give flowers as gifts to their loved ones, they often choose beautiful roses.