chemistry

What's the difference between crape myrtle and striped crape myrtle? We explain how to distinguish between similar species! Did you know that flowers use false pollen as bait to successfully pollinate?! An amazing tactic to deceive bees! Seed dispersal isn't just by wind?!

Both crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) and Japanese crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) are commonly planted in Japan and can be seen in many places, even in urban areas. While their smooth bark makes them easy to distinguish from other species, the two species are so similar in morphology that they are often confused...

2021.09.16

plant

What are the differences between trumpet vine and American trumpet vine? What are the differences between it and bellflower? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species! Is it really non-toxic and actually poisonous?! Did they follow separate evolutionary paths in the Old World and the New World?!

The trumpet vine (Campsis grandiflora), American trumpet vine (Campsis radicans), and bellflower (Campsis lanceolata) are three species of climbing horticultural plants native to North America, commonly used as garden trees and for landscaping. Distinguishing between them is easy if they are flowering; if that's not possible, you'll need to examine the underside of the leaves closely, although the differences are minimal...

2021.09.16

plant