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What are the differences between poppies, common poppies, and long-headed poppies? How do they differ from Icelandic poppies? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species! Did humans themselves evolve the "Devil Fruit," which has both significant merits and demerits?

Poppies, including the common poppy, thick-flowered poppy, and long-headed poppy, all belong to the genus Papaver in the family Papaveraceae and are collectively known as poppies. They are very popular as ornamental plants due to their beautiful, large single flowers and are widely cultivated. However, despite being poisonous and prone to naturalization, they are difficult to identify...
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What species resembles the egret orchid? The flowers are visited by hawk moths! And not only that, tiny insects called thrips also play an important role in pollination! What is the "Egret Orchid Legend"?

サギソウはやや湿った場所に生息する多年草で、園芸でも人気の種類ですが、残念ながら湿地生息地の減少や盗掘が原因で環境省レッドリストでは準絶滅危惧になっている種類でもあります。近縁種は多く、サギソウの名がつく種類も多いですが、鷺のように横に平た...
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How toxic is castor bean? What are its components? What are the uses of castor oil? Why is it considered safe despite being toxic? Its flowers are pollinated by both wind and insects! Its seeds are dispersed automatically and by ants!

Castor bean is a perennial plant said to originate from northeastern Africa, cultivated worldwide for commercial and ornamental purposes, and sometimes naturalized. It's almost impossible to mistake it for anything else. Its seeds, called "himashi," are rich in oil, and the extracted "castor oil" is used in cosmetics, shampoos, soaps, and more...
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What are the differences between Mitsumata and Ganpi? We'll explain how to distinguish between these similar species! Why is Mitsumata used as the raw material for Japanese banknotes? Do flowers require insects with long mouths to thrive?

ミツマタとガンピはどちらもジンチョウゲ科で和紙として利用されており、花の形はよく似ています。しかしミツマタとガンピは同じ科の中でも属が異なり、花の花期や花序の形をよく観察すると、様々な点で異なっています。最初に和紙として利用され始めたのはガ...
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アンズとアプリコットには違いあり!ウメ・サクラ・スモモとの違いは?似た種類の見分け方を解説!なぜウメとサクラの間に咲く?果実の毒性は鳥には効かなかった!?

アンズとアプリコットは果実をドライフルーツとして食することから身近な食べ物です。これらはよく同じものとして扱われ一般的にアンズはアプリコットの英名として扱われることが多いです。しかし、これは正しくない場合があります。生物学的には、非常に近い...
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