Amaranthaceae

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What are the differences between Gomphrena globosa (globe amaranth) and Gomphrena globosa (yellow gomphrena)? What are the differences between them and crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), Sanguisorba officinalis (burnet), and white clover (Trifolium repens)? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species.

Both Gomphrena globosa (globe amaranth) and Gomphrena globosa (yellow globe amaranth) belong to the genus Gomphrena in the Amaranthaceae family. Their bright, almost fluorescent-colored flowers and long flowering periods make them popular ornamental plants frequently planted in gardens. However, the differences between these two species are not well understood...
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イノコヅチとヒナタイノコヅチの違いは?似た種類の見分け方を解説

イノコヅチ(ヒカゲイノコヅチ)とヒナタイノコヅチはいずれもヒユ科イノコヅチ属に含まれ、日本ではかなり一般的な多年草です。ヒトとの関わりの中で最も大きな特徴は果実が「引っ付き虫」であるということでしょう。林縁を歩いていると衣服引っかかって大変...
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What are the differences between Celosia and Celosia argentea? What are the differences between Celosia argentea and Celosia japonica? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species.

Celosia and wild celosia are both annual plants belonging to the Celosia genus of the Amaranthaceae family, cultivated for food and ornamental purposes. Their spike-like inflorescences are sometimes likened to blazing flames. The Japanese name "Keito" (鶏頭) comes from the fact that some inflorescences grow large enough to resemble a rooster's comb. However, celosia and wild celosia...
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