The difference between Torreya grandis and Torreya grandis

1. Leaf Difference

The leaves of the Torreya grandis are linear, arranged in two rows, usually straight, about 1.1 to 1.2 cm long, about 2.5 to 3.5 cm wide, and pointed at the tip. It is light green above and pale green below.

The leaves of Torreya grandis are strip-shaped and arranged in two rows. The leaves are usually very straight, but some are slightly curved. They are about 2 to 5 cm long and 3 mm wide. The base is nearly round, with almost no petiole, the tip is slightly convex or gradually becomes pointed, and the midrib is obvious.

2. Flower Differences

The male cones of Torreya grandis are cylindrical and about 8 mm long.

The male cones of Torreya grandis are oval in shape, usually 6 to 7 flowers clustered into a head inflorescence, with a diameter of about 6 mm.

3. Fruit Difference

The fruit of the Torreya grandis is oval, ovate, obovate or oblong, 2 to 4.5 cm long and about 1.5 to 2.5 cm in diameter. When ripe, the aril is light purple-brown with white powder and a slightly convex apex.

The fruits of Torreya grandis are usually borne on the axis in numbers of 2 to 5. They are oval, elliptical-ovate or nearly spherical in shape, 1.8 to 2.5 cm long, with a small pointed tip on the top.