Apiaceae

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What's the difference between Angelica acutiloba and Angelica gigas? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species! Is the purple color of the flowers due to wasps?!

Both Angelica dahurica and Angelica pubescens belong to the Angelica genus of the Apiaceae family. They are medium to large perennial herbs with thick stems and broad leaves, and are similar in that their leaflets are large and rounded. However, upon closer observation, there are differences in their leaves, flowers, and fruits. However, since there are many species in the Angelica genus, careful distinction is necessary...
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What's the difference between dill (yin-dill) and fennel (foeniculum vulgare)? An explanation of how to distinguish between similar species.

Dill and fennel both belong to the Apiaceae family, share a strong aroma throughout the plant, and are used both as herbs (leaves) and spices (fruits). Their leaves, in particular, are known as "fish herbs" and pair exceptionally well with fish dishes. Furthermore, they are also similar in morphology...
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アシタバ・シシウド・ハマウドの違いは?似た種類の見分け方を解説!花と果実の構造は?

アシタバ・シシウド・ハマウドはいずれもセリ科シシウド属でいずれも茎太く葉身が広い中大型の多年草です。セリ科特有の葉・花・果実の構造はいずれもよく似ています。更に葉柄の基部が膨らんだ袋状である点や果実が扁平である点はこの仲間の代表的な特徴です...
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ヤブジラミとオヤブジラミの違いは?似た種類の見分け方を解説!花は小さなハナバチが大好き!?「引っ付き虫」である果実は海流にも運ばれていた!?

ヤブジラミとオヤブジラミはいずれもセリ科ヤブジラミ属の越年草で、日本では極めて一般的に草地・藪・路傍に生えています。この2種は同じような環境に生える上に、花や果実もそっくりですし、葉が2〜3回羽状複葉である点も同じです。そのため判別に迷うこ...
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ミシマサイコとホタルサイコの違いは?似た種類の見分け方を解説!なぜ漢方として利用される?なぜ絶滅危惧種?花にはハエが蜜を舐めに来る?

ミシマサイコとホタルサイコは日当たりの良い草地に生える黄色い花のセリ科であることから区別に迷うことがあるかもしれません。その区別は茎葉の基部が茎を抱くか抱かないかで行います。花の形態で見分けることができないと思われますが、総苞片の形には違い...
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