plant What are the differences between Bupleurum falcatum and Bupleurum chinense? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species! Why are they used in traditional Chinese medicine? Why are they endangered? Do flies come to the flowers to lick the nectar?
Bupleurum falcatum and Bupleurum chinense are both yellow-flowered plants belonging to the Apiaceae family that grow in sunny grasslands, so it can be difficult to distinguish between them. The difference lies in whether the base of the stem leaves clasps the stem or not. While it may not be possible to distinguish them by the shape of the flowers, there are differences in the shape of the involucral bracts...