Top View

American Leaf (left):

Leaf is long in relation to its width

Large, prominent teeth on edge; bristle at the end of each tooth curves inward

Base of leaf blade tapers sharply

Leaf is very thin and papery

 

Chinese Leaf (right):

Leaf is oval-shaped

Teeth are smaller

Base of leaf blade is rounded

Leaf is thick and waxy-feeling

 

 

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