1. Different lengths

Ginseng: The length of ginseng is 30-60 cm.

Codonopsis pilosula: The length of Codonopsis pilosula is 15-30 cm.

Yuan Shen: The length of Yuan Shen is 15-25 cm.

2. Different shapes

Ginseng: The shape of ginseng is cylindrical or spindle-shaped.

Codonopsis pilosula: The shape of Codonopsis pilosula is spindle-shaped or spindle-shaped cylindrical.

Yanshen: The shape of Yuanshen is spindle or carrot-shaped.

3. Flowers have different colors

Ginseng: The color of ginseng flowers is light yellow-green.

Codonopsis pilosula: The flower color of Codonopsis pilosula is yellow-green.

Plumps: The flowers of Radix Polyps are brown-purple in color.

4. Different fruits

Ginseng: The fruits of ginseng are oblate and bright red when mature.

Codonopsis pilosula: The fruit of Codonopsis pilosula is oval, brown, smooth and hairless.

Yuan Shen: The fruit of Yuan Shen is oval.

Baidu Encyclopedia - Ginseng

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