1, different sizes
The fruit of Crataegus pinnatifida is larger than that of Crataegus pinnatifida, and its diameter can reach 2.5 cm, while the longest diameter of Crataegus pinnatifida fruit does not exceed 1.5 cm.
2. Different shapes
Most of the fruits of hawthorn are spherical, while the fruits of hawthorn are spherical and pear-shaped.
3. Different colors
The peel of hawthorn is deep red, with light brown spots on its surface. In contrast, the peel of hawthorn fruit is more bright red, and some are bright purple, and the spots on its surface are gray.
4, the taste is different
The taste of hawthorn is sour and sweet, but the whole taste is more sweet, and the taste of hawthorn is different according to different varieties, 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 Sugar-Coated Berry, while the fruit of Crataegus pinnatifida is relatively small and not as good as that of Malus pinnatifida, so it is often used to process fruit sauces, fruit cakes and so on.
6. Different places of origin
Crataegus pinnatifida mainly grows on hillsides and sandy land, mainly in northern areas such as Henan, Shandong and Jiangsu, while Crataegus pinnatifida mainly grows on hillsides and is distributed in Northeast China, Inner Mongolia and Hebei.