Boraginaceae

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What are the differences between cucumber grass, water hyacinth, and flowering flower? How do they differ from forget-me-nots and wild purple flowers? This article explains how to distinguish between similar species.

Both *Myosotis scorpioides* and *Myosotis alpestris* belong to the genus *Myosotis* in the family Boraginaceae, and are biennial herbs characterized by entire leaves, scorpion-shaped inflorescences, blue corollas, and the presence of appendages. *Myosotis scorpioides*, in particular, is well-known and popular for its pretty blue flowers that bloom in spring. *Myosotis scorpioides* and...
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ホタルカズラとミヤマホタルカズラの違いは?似た種類の見分け方を解説!花は日陰になっても受粉できる秘密を持っていた?

ホタルカズラとミヤマホタルカズラは似た名前であるので混同されることがあるかもしれませんが、そもそもホタルカズラは在来種なのに対して、ミヤマホタルカズラは園芸種という大きな違いがあります。葉の形、花の形も見た目でわかるほど違います。ホタルカズ...
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What are the differences between foxglove (Digitalis) and comfrey? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species! Are they poisonous? Did foxglove flowers undergo unique evolution in America?

Digitalis (foxglove) and comfrey are two well-known poisonous horticultural species native to Europe. Their leaves are very similar; the upper leaves lack petioles, while the lower leaves have petioles and wings (where the leaf blade extends onto the stem). Comfrey, once edible, was often mistaken for digitalis...
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