2025-03

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What are the differences between purslane, portulaca, and moss rose? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species! The secret to their strength lies in the simultaneous use of two special types of photosynthesis!?

Purslane, Portulaca grandiflora, and Portulaca oleracea all belong to the Portulacaceae family and Portulaca genus. Their most distinctive feature is their glossy, succulent leaves. Due to their hardiness, they are cultivated and naturalized in urban areas, especially Portulaca grandiflora and Portulaca oleracea...
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ヒメイタビ・オオイタビ・イタビカズラの違いは?似た種類の見分け方を解説!「実」のような「花嚢」にやってくる特殊なコバチとは!?

ヒメイタビ・オオイタビ・イタビカズラはいずれもクワ科イチジク属に含まれ、イチジク属の中でもつる性となる点から区別され、木の幹や岩に絡みつくことで着生する仲間です。最大の特徴は他のイチジク属と同様にまるで果実のような部位を形成することで、これ...
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What are the differences between plantain, broadleaf plantain, budded plantain, and psyllium? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species! How do they become stronger when stepped on?

オオバコ・ヘラオオバコ・ツボミオオバコはいずれもオオバコ科オオバコ属に含まれ、路傍に極めて普通に生える多年草です。踏み固められた地面を好んでおり、「踏み跡植物」の一種として知られています。これらは混同されますが葉と花序の形に注目すれば比較的...
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What's the difference between catmint and catnip? How does it differ from mint? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species! Why does it intoxicate cats? And is it actually a mosquito repellent?!

Catmint and catnip belong to the genus Nepeta in the Lamiaceae family and are perennial plants widely cultivated in Japan as herbs or for ornamental purposes. While their large corolla with a protruding upper lip is a distinctive feature, their most notable characteristic is the "silver vine reaction" that intoxicates felines...
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