Asparagaceae

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What are the differences between Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon longifolius, Ophiopogon sieboldii, and Ophiopogon orchid? An explanation of how to distinguish between similar species.

Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon longifolius, Ophiopogon sieboldii, and Ophiopogon orchid all belong to the Ophiopogon genus of the Asparagaceae family (formerly Asparagaceae), and are evergreen perennial herbs often seen growing creeping along the ground in forests. Their most distinctive feature is the dark blue seeds they produce, which are easily mistaken for fruits...
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キジカクシ・アスパラガス・クサスギカズラの違いは?似た種類の見分け方を解説

キジカクシ・アスパラガス・クサスギカズラはいずれもキジカクシ科キジカクシ属に含まれる多年草で、非常に細い刺針状の「葉」のようなものが束生しているのが何よりの特徴でしょう。実際はこれは「枝」が変化したものであり(葉状枝と呼ばれる)、本物の葉は...
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What are the differences between Muscari, Grape Muscari, and Blue Muscari? An explanation of how to distinguish between similar species.

Muscari, grape muscari, and blue muscari are all perennial plants belonging to the genus Muscari in the Asparagaceae family (formerly Asparagaceae). In early spring, from March to April, they produce numerous blue, urn-shaped flowers that hang downwards in racemes, and perhaps because of their cuteness, they are very popular as ornamental plants in gardens. However...
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アガベ(竜舌蘭)とユッカ(君が代蘭)の違いは?似た種類の見分け方を解説!寿命が100年は嘘?テキーラの原料になるのは嘘?

リュウゼツラン・アオノリュウゼツラン・アガベ・キミガヨラン・ユッカはいずれもキジカクシ科(クサスギカズラ科)に含まれ、子供や大人の背丈ほどになることがあるほど大型で、平行脈になっている単子葉を持つことが大きな特徴です。その迫力と乾燥に強いこ...
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ヤブラン・ヒメヤブラン・コヤブランの違いは?似た種類の見分け方を解説

ヤブラン・ヒメヤブラン・コヤブランはいずれもクサスギカズラ科ヤブラン属で林内に生える常緑多年草です。園芸でも観賞用に栽培され、花も葉もそっくりであることからよく混同される3種です。その区別は難しいですが、葉の幅と花の数や花茎の長さを記録すれ...
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What are the differences between Polygonatum odoratum, Polygonatum sibiricum, Polygonatum humile, and Disporum sessile? What insects visit the downward-facing flowers? Polygonatum odoratum was producing flowers with only stamens due to nutrient deficiency!?

Polygonatum odoratum, Polygonatum sibiricum, Polygonatum humile, and Disporum sessile are all species that bloom in spring and are commonly found in gardens and as wildflowers, but they can be a little difficult to distinguish because they are often sold mixed together. Therefore, I have summarized the botanical distinguishing features of the Polygonatum genus. Mainly, the way the flowers grow...
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