The difference between red spider lily and mandala

1. Different leaves

The leaves of red spider lily are relatively narrow and ribbon-shaped. They grow in late autumn and fall off in early summer.

The leaves of Datura are broad oval, relatively wide, with irregular shallow cracks on the edges. Compared with the former, obvious differences can be seen.

2. Different flowers

The flowering period of red spider lily is in late summer and early autumn. When it blooms, the leaves are gone. The flower stem is relatively long, and the petals are oblanceolate. Usually 4-6 flowers are arranged in an umbrella shape. The color is generally red, but there are also white ones, and they curl backwards.

The flower of Datura is funnel-shaped, about 7-10cm long, with a relatively slender tube mouth. There are several varieties, but they are generally yellow-white, and the lower part is light green.

3. Different varieties

The red spider lily is also known as Lycoris radiata, which is two different plants from Datura. It belongs to the family of Manjusaka, Manshushahua, ghost flower, and yellow spring flower. The white variety is called Mandragora, but it belongs to the Amaryllis family and has a bulb at the bottom.

Datura belongs to the Solanaceae family, and is also called mountain eggplant, evening primrose, and datura.