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The difference between torreya grandis and torreya grandis

First, the difference between leaves.

Torreya grandis leaves are strip-shaped and arranged in two rows, usually straight, about 1. 1 to 1.2 cm long, about 2.5 to 3.5 cm wide and sharp. The top is light green and the bottom is light green. Cephalotaxus fortunei leaves are strip-shaped and arranged in two rows. Leaves are usually straight, some slightly curved, about 2 to 5 cm long and 3 mm wide. The base is nearly round, with almost no petiole. The apex is slightly convex or acuminate, with obvious midvein.

Second, the difference between flowers

The male cone of Torreya grandis is cylindrical and about 8 mm long. The male cones of Cephalotaxus are oval, and usually 6 to 7 flowers cluster into a head with a diameter of about 6 mm.

Third, the difference between fruits.

Torreya grandis fruit is oval, ovoid, obovate or oblong, with a length of 2 to 4.5 cm and a diameter of about 1.5 to 2.5 cm. When mature, the aril is purple-brown, with white powder and slightly convex top. The fruit of Cephalotaxus China is usually 2-5, ovoid, ovoid or nearly spherical, with a length of1.8-2.5cm and a small tip.