Lamiaceae

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ラミウム・ツルオドリコソウ・キバナオドリコソウの違いは?似た種類の見分け方を解説!

ツルオドリコソウとキバナオドリコソウはいずれもシソ科オドリコソウ属に含まれる草本で、園芸では「ラミウム」と呼称され、キバナオドリコソウの別名が「ツルオドリコソウ」であることも手伝い検索すると混同されて表示されています。しかし、生物学的には全...
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What are the differences between Glechoma hederacea and Glechoma hederacea (European Glechoma hederacea)? What are the differences between Centella asiatica, Lamium amplexicaule, and Mazus pumilus? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species!

Both Glechoma hederacea and Glechoma erythrorhizon (European Glechoma) belong to the genus Glechoma in the Lamiaceae family. Their names, meaning "through the fence," come from the way their stems creep along the ground and pass through hedges. They are characterized by kidney-shaped leaves and labiate flowers with a large opening in the center. However, Glechoma erythrorhizon, which is recently cultivated in gardens, is...
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キャットミントとイヌハッカ(キャットニップ)の違いは?ミントとの違いは?似た種類の見分け方を解説!なぜネコを酩酊状態にする?実は蚊よけだった!?

キャットミントとイヌハッカ(キャットニップ)はシソ科イヌハッカ属に含まれ、日本でもハーブとして、または観賞用に盛んに栽培されている多年草です。上唇が突き出す大きな花冠は特徴ですが、それよりもネコ科動物を酩酊状態にする「マタタビ反応」を引き起...
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ホトケノザ・ヒメオドリコソウ・オドリコソウの違いは?モミジバオドリコソウとの違いは?似た種類の見分け方を解説!果実がアリによって運ばれるのはなぜ?

ホトケノザ・ヒメオドリコソウ・オドリコソウはいずれもシソ科オドリコソウ属に含まれる草本です。特にホトケノザ・ヒメオドリコソウは春の雑草として有名ですが、3種の区別がつかない人もいるかもしれません。これら3種は比較的見分けることができ、葉だけ...
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What are the differences between shiso (perilla), egoma (perilla), and lemon egoma? An explanation of how to distinguish between similar varieties.

Shiso, egoma, and lemon egoma are all annual plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family, genus Perilla, and possess a unique aroma and taste. Shiso and egoma, in particular, have been cultivated since ancient times and are now used primarily in pickled plums and dressings, making them extremely familiar plants to Japanese people. However, shiso and egoma...
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What are the differences between Clerodendrum trichotomum and Clerodendrum frequens? An explanation of how to distinguish between similar species.

Both Clerodendrum trichotomum and Clerodendrum sibiricum belong to the mint family and are sometimes cultivated for ornamental purposes. Their most significant commonality is the similar shape of their flowers. Specifically, both have very long stamens and pistils that curve downwards (curl) and protrude far from the flower. Therefore...
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バジル・スイートバジル・ホーリーバジル・レモンバジルの違いは?似た種類の見分け方を解説!花や果実の構造は?

バジル・スイートバジル・ホーリーバジル・レモンバジルはいずれもシソ科メボウキ属でアジア原産である点、葉が食用にされる点が共通しています。そのため形や利用方法の違いがわからない人は多いでしょう。バジルというとシソ科メボウキ属の仲間を総称するか...
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What's the difference between rosemary and Westringia (Australian rosemary)? How is it different from lavender? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species! Do bees love the flowers? Ants are both allies and enemies to the fruit!?

Rosemary (Rosemary) and Westringia (Australian rosemary) both belong to the mint family and have similar names. They are commonly planted in Japan as ornamental plants, and their leaves and flowers look quite similar. However, rosemary is native to Europe and North Africa, while Australian rosemary...
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ムラサキシキブ・コムラサキ・ヤブムラサキの違いは?似た種類の見分け方を解説!花はハナバチを騙していた!?紫の果実は誰が好む?

ムラサキシキブ・コムラサキ・ヤブムラサキはいずれもシソ科ムラサキシキブ属で林内や林縁に生える落葉低木で、花や果実は紫色で形態もよく似ており、園芸でも混同されて販売されているので違いが分からないかもしれません。しかし、これらは植物体に生えてい...
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What are the differences between *Tatsunamisou*, *Kobano-tatsunamisou*, *Okata-tatsunamisou*, and *Namikisou*? We explain how to distinguish between similar species! Do bees like the flowers? And are raindrops important for the fruit?!

Scutellaria indica, Scutellaria baicalensis, Scutellaria japonica, and Scutellaria verna all belong to the genus Scutellaria in the Lamiaceae family. They are often confused in horticulture, and because they frequently grow in forest edges and on the forest floor, their large, swollen corollas are similar in shape, making them difficult to distinguish by observation alone. The genus Scutellaria includes...
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