There is no difference. Sophora japonica is also called acacia flower. Sophora japonica is a plant of the Sophora genus in the Leguminosae family. It blooms in April and May every year. It is often planted beside houses and roadsides. It is widely cultivated in all parts of China. Sophora japonica was called a life-saving tree by the people in ancient my country because it was a life-saving tree in times of material shortage. In times of poverty, Sophora japonica flowers and Sophora japonica leaves were used for food, helping many people survive the famine. How to eat sophora flowers: Wash the sophora flowers, put them in a bowl, add egg liquid, pour it into the pot, spread it into a cake, and it is ready to eat.
About Sophora japonica
Sophora japonica has good ornamental value. When the flowering season comes, strings of white Sophora japonica flowers adorn the branches, and the air is filled with a touch of elegance. Fragrance, refreshing. Ancient Chinese poems related to Sophora japonica flowers, such as: "There are many autumn winds, and the Sophora japonica flowers are half-grown" (Bai Juyi's "Autumn Day"), "The wind dances sophora japonica flowers and falls in the ditch, and the scenery of Zhongnan Mountain enters the city in autumn" (Zi Lan's "Autumn Day") "Early Autumn in Chang'an"), these poems sing about the Chinese native species Sophora japonica, not Sophora japonica or Robinia pseudoacacia, because Sophora japonica was introduced to China from North America in the second half of the 19th century. This issue must be clearly understood.
Growing environment of Sophora japonica
Sophora japonica is a temperate tree species that likes light and dry and cold climate, but it can also grow in South China where there is high temperature and humidity. It requires deep, well-drained soil. It can grow in calcareous soil, neutral soil and acidic soil. It will not grow well in dry and barren low-lying places. Ability to withstand smoke and dust and adapt to urban environment. Deep rooting, weak germination, medium growth, and long life.