Campanulaceae

What are the differences between Lobelia, Lobelia chinensis, and Lobelia sessilifolia? An explanation of how to distinguish between similar species.

Lobelia (also known as blue-flowered bellflower), Lobelia sessilifolia, and Lobelia sessilifolia are characterized by their blue flowers, typical of the Campanulaceae family, and their bilaterally symmetrical blossoms. They are commonly cultivated in gardens, especially in horticulture. However, image searches often lead to confusion between these species...

2024.04.23

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What are the differences between Campanula punctata, Campanula punctata, and Campanula punctata? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species! What role do "cleistogamous flowers" play? Did the fruit release seeds through holes?

Both Campanula punctata and Campanula punctata are annual plants native to North America, belonging to the Campanulaceae family and Campanula genus. In present-day Japan, they are naturalized species and frequently seen in urban areas. Because they grow in almost the same locations, and both have purple, five-lobed flowers at the top, distinguishing them in the wild can be difficult...

2023.06.18

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What are the differences between Campanula punctata and Campanula punctata? How do they differ from Adenophora triphylla? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species! Only bumblebees visit the flowers long enough for fireflies to enter!? Do the seeds even cross the ocean!?

Both Campanula punctata and Campanula punctata are perennial herbs belonging to the Campanulaceae family, and are very common in Japan, both as wildflowers and cultivated plants. They are classified as the same species, differing only at the variety level. Their flower corollas are identical, urn-shaped, and their color ranges from white to reddish-purple, making them difficult to distinguish...

2023.06.09

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What are the differences between Adenophora triphylla, Adenophora fukushimaensis, and Campanula punctata? We explain how to distinguish between similar species! Did the blue flowers only produce nectar at night?! An unexpected adaptation that belies their appearance.

Adenophora triphylla, Adenophora fukushimaensis, and Campanula punctata are representative Japanese herbaceous plants that grow in forest edges and other areas, bearing numerous purple flowers. All belong to the Campanulaceae family, genus Adenophora, and are similar in that they grow in forests and bear downward-facing purple flowers, which can sometimes make them difficult to distinguish. However...

2021.09.15

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