What is Acacia pubescens and what are the differences between it and Cistanche deserticola

1. What is

1. Leaves: It is a plant belonging to the genus Abrassa of the Fabaceae family. The whole plant has long yellow hairs. There are about 10 to 16 pairs of leaflets, which are oblong in shape, about 1-2.5 cm long and 0.5-1 cm wide. There are sparse soft hairs above and dense white soft hairs below.

2. Flowers: The hairy acacia has a racemose inflorescence with long pedicels, bell-shaped calyx, and lavender or pink corolla.

3. Seeds: Its pods are oblong and contain 4-9 seeds. They are dark brown or black and oval in shape. When planting and propagating, please note that the seeds are highly poisonous and avoid harm.

4. Distribution: It is mainly produced in Fujian, Guangxi and Guangdong, and mostly grows in valleys or bushes. Propagation is done by seedling transplanting or direct seeding.

2. The difference between the two

Abrus precatorius and Acanthopanax ovata are actually the same plant. It is usually called Abrus precatorius when it is growing, and is called Acanthopanax ovata when it is used as a medicinal material. That is, when it is dried, it is used as a medicinal material with many therapeutic effects.