plant リョウブとコバノズイナ（姫リョウブ）の違いは？似た種類の見分け方を解説
リョウブとコバノズイナ（姫リョウブ）はいずれも「リョウブ」と呼ばれることがある種類で、植栽されることのある落葉樹です。本来分類的には全く異なる種類ですが、花のつけ方や葉や果実の性質などが似ており、混同されてコバノズイナを「リョウブ」と呼んで...
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plant What are the differences between *Akichouji*, *Sekiyanoakichouji*, and *Yamahakka*? An explanation of how to distinguish between similar species.
Akichoji, Sekiyanoakichoji, and Yamahakka belong to the genus Mentha in the Lamiaceae family. They are perennial herbs found in forests, and are notable for their remarkably long corollas compared to other species in the Lamiaceae family. While identification can sometimes be confusing, focusing on the corolla and leaves will generally allow for identification. Is it Yamahakka...?.
plant What are the differences between petunias and calibrachoas? How do they differ from vinca? This article explains how to distinguish between similar species.
Petunias (Ipomoea nil) and calibrachoas both belong to the Solanaceae family. Originally, the genus Calibrachoa was included in the genus Ipomoea nil, but it is now treated as a separate genus. The two species are very closely related, making taxonomic distinction extremely difficult, however, when considering horticultural varieties, leaf size and other factors...
plant What are the differences between Jerusalem artichoke, dog Jerusalem artichoke, and false Jerusalem artichoke? An explanation of how to distinguish between similar species.
Jerusalem artichoke, Helianthus tuberosus, and false Jerusalem artichoke all belong to the Asteraceae family. They share characteristics such as erect stems, scales on the receptacle, and yellow ray florets, but their overall appearance is so lacking in distinct features that they could be described as "The Asteraceae." Distinguishing between them is difficult if you only focus on the flower heads...
plant What are the differences between *Koyabouki*, *Nagabano Koyabouki*, and *Kashiwaba Haguma*? An explanation of how to distinguish between similar species.
*Aster tataricus*, *Aster tataricus*, and *Aster savatieri* all belong to the genus *Aster* in the Asteraceae family. A key distinguishing feature within the vast Asteraceae family is that the central tubular florets of the flower head have a two-lipped corolla. They are commonly found in forests. However, the flower heads of the three species are similar...
plant What are the differences between *Lindernia procumbens*, *Lindernia dubia*, and *Lindernia ovata*? An explanation of how to distinguish between similar species.
Lindernia procumbens, Lindernia maritima, and Lindernia maximowiczii all belong to the Linderniaceae family. They are small, annual herbs characterized by opposite leaves and small, lip-shaped flowers in the leaf axils. While quite inconspicuous, their flowers are very similar, making them easily confused. These three species differ in their habitat, leaves, and flowers...
plant What are the differences between Japanese pokeweed (Phytolacca americana), American pokeweed (Phytolacca americana var. japonica), and round pokeweed (Phytolacca americana var. japonica)? How do they differ from burdock (Phytolacca americana)? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species! Even though it's highly poisonous to humans, birds are unaffected!?
Japanese pokeweed (Phytolacca americana), American pokeweed (Phytolacca oleracea), and round pokeweed (Phytolacca oleracea) all belong to the Phytolaccaceae family and genus Phytolacca. Their names come from the fact that their fleshy, thick roots resemble those of burdock (Philadelphia arvensis), and they are characterized by their entirely poisonous nature and dark purple berries. However, the three species are often confused...
animal Why are salmon flesh and salmon roe red (pink)? A scientific explanation of the surprising evolutionary reasons and antioxidant properties!
It's common knowledge that salmon sashimi (meat), fillets, and salmon roe are red or salmon pink. Whether you're at a sushi restaurant, playing Salmon Run in the game Splatoon, or seeing Sanrio's KIRIMI-chan, you accept it without question...
animal [Real-life experience] How to find bed bugs and the complete procedure for eradicating them! A thorough explanation of bite marks, eggs, and their life cycle.
Recently, bed bugs appeared in my apartment. Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are indoor pests belonging to the genus Cimex in the family Cordycepsidae, order Hemiptera. In Japan, after World War II, effective insecticides were used to combat them...
plant What are the differences between mugwort, wormwood (Artemisia princeps), bitter wormwood, and male wormwood? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species! Did you know that mugwort is used not only in rice cakes but also in moxibustion and medicine?
Artemisia princeps, Artemisia japonica, Artemisia urticaria, and Artemisia japonica are all members of the Artemisia genus in the Asteraceae family, and are extremely common perennial herbs that dominate small vacant lots from urban areas to mountainous fields. In addition to having a cottony, fluffy underside to its leaves, it belongs to the Asteraceae family...