How to distinguish between white chrysanthemum and staghorn begonia

The difference between the family and genus of white chrysanthemum and staghorn begonia

White chrysanthemum, also known as Staghorn, is a succulent plant belonging to the genus Raspberry of the Aizoaceae family. Although Staghorn Begonia belongs to the same Aizoaceae family as white chrysanthemum, they belong to different genera. It is a succulent plant of the genus Staghorn Begonia.

The actual difference between the leaves of white chrysanthemum and Staghorn begonia

There are many similarities between white chrysanthemum and Staghorn begonia in appearance, but the differences can still be seen if you look closely. The edges of the leaves of the white chrysanthemum have irregular corners and are generally triangular, while the leaves of the Staghorn Begonia are relatively round.

The difference between the flowers of white chrysanthemum and staghorn begonia

The flowering period of white chrysanthemum is generally in late spring and early summer, while the Staghorn crabapple blooms mostly in winter. In appearance, the white chrysanthemum has a terminal capitula, with petals and filaments that are lavender and anthers that are yellow. The flowers of Staghorn Begonia are terminal, with short stalks, and are either solitary or several flowers are planted between them. The flowers are mostly white or pink.