The difference between Thousand-root Grass and Ground Ivy

There are countless different kinds of plants growing in nature, and many of them look very similar. People often regard them as the same plant, such as smilax china and ground ivy. In fact, Thousand-rooted Grass and Ground Ivy are not the same plant at all. There are many differences between them. Let’s take a closer look at the differences between them.

1. Difference in appearance

Thousand-rooted grass and ground ivy look like the same plant, but when you look closely, you will find that their appearance is significantly different. The leaves of Thousand-rooted grass are lighter in color, and its stems are dark red, while the leaves of ground ivy are emerald green, the stems are bright red, and the surface is smooth and hairless.

2. Differences in rhizomes

Although both gentiana and ground ivy are annual creeping plants, they have significant differences in their roots. Thousand-rooted grass has slender roots and many adventitious roots. Although the rhizome of the plant ground ivy is not well developed, it is easy to grow adventitious roots when it grows statically, which is the most important difference between the two plants.

3. Differences in growth environment

There are also obvious differences in the growth environment of Thousand-root Grass and Ground Ivy. Thousand-root Grass mainly grows in lawns or bushes, especially in plains or hillsides formed by alluvial deposits on hillsides, which are the areas where Thousand-root Grass is most likely to grow. The plant ground ivy is relatively strong and does not have many requirements for the growth environment. This plant can be found in most areas of the country.

4. Difference in functions

Thousand-rooted grass and ground ivy are both woody plants that wolves use as medicine, but there are significant differences in their effects when used as medicine. Qiangencao, the medicinal value of this plant is relatively excellent. It can clear away heat and reduce fire, and can also heal sores and relieve itching. It has excellent therapeutic effects on human fetal rot and skin itching, as well as common skin diseases such as eczema and mastitis! The main function of ground ivy as medicine is to dispel wind and toxins and promote diuresis. It is a common medicine for treating human rheumatic joint pain and nephritic edema.