1, different sizes
The fruit of Crataegus pinnatifida is larger than that of Crataegus pinnatifida, with a diameter of 2.5 cm, while the maximum diameter of Crataegus pinnatifida is less than 1.5 cm.
2. Different shapes
The fruit of hawthorn is mostly spherical, and the fruit of hawthorn is mostly spherical and pear-shaped.
Step 3: Different colors
The peel of hawthorn is deep red with light brown spots on the surface. In contrast, the peel of hawthorn fruit is more bright red, some are bright purple, and the spots on its surface are gray.
4. Different tastes
Hawthorn tastes sour and sweet, but the overall taste is sweeter, and according to different varieties, the taste of hawthorn is different, some are sour and some are sweet.
5. Different uses
Because the fruit of Malus pinnatifida is relatively large, it is often used to make fresh food or candied haws, while the fruit of Crataegus pinnatifida is relatively small and not as delicious as Malus pinnatifida, so it is often used to process fruit jam, fruit cakes and so on.
6. Different places of origin
Hawthorn mainly grows on hillsides and sandy land, mainly distributed in northern areas such as Henan, Shandong and Jiangsu, while hawthorn mainly grows on hillsides and is distributed in Northeast China, Inner Mongolia and Hebei.