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What are the differences between Solanum nigrum, Solanum sibiricum, Solanum nigrum, and Solanum nigrum? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species!

Black nightshade, large black nightshade, American black nightshade, and glossy black nightshade all belong to the Solanaceae family and Solanum genus. They are very commonly seen in urban areas, and can even be found in green spaces in large cities. They are characterized by their round, black, ripening fruits, but the four species are very similar...

2025.05.15

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ホオズキ・ショクヨウホオズキ（ストロベリートマト）・トマトの違いは？似た種類の見分け方を解説！「食用ホオズキ」は3種類が混同されている！？

ホオズキ・ショクヨウホオズキ（ストロベリートマト）・トマトはいずれもナス科に含まれ、赤系統の果実をつける点が特徴の仲間です。ショクヨウホオズキは「食用ホオズキ」や「ストロベリートマト」という名前で流通し、ホオズキやトマトとの関連性があるかの...

2025.04.26

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タマサンゴ（フユサンゴ）とヒメタマサンゴの違いは？似た種類の見分け方を解説

タマサンゴ（フユサンゴ）とヒメタマサンゴはいずれもナス科ナス属に含まれ、冬になると丸くて赤く熟した果実（液果）をつけることから見栄えが良く、観賞用に盛んに栽培されています。しかし、日本国内ではタマサンゴとヒメタマサンゴの2変種をきちんと区別...

2024.06.06

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What are the differences between Datura, Datura stramonium, Datura stramonium, and Datura arborescens? An explanation of how to distinguish between similar species.

Datura stramonium, Datura stramonium, and Datura arborescens all belong to the Solanaceae family and are cultivated as ornamental plants, as well as being well-known as poisonous and medicinal plants. They are also collectively called "Datura" or "Datura" from their genus name. However, these...

2023.09.05

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ヒヨドリジョウゴ・ヤマホロシ・マルバノホロシ・ツルハナナスの違いは？似た種類の見分け方を解説！花・果実の構造は？

ヒヨドリジョウゴ・ヤマホロシ・マルバノホロシ・ツルハナナスはいずれもナス科ナス属で、その中でも「つる性」という特徴を持っている4種です。花や果実の基本構造は同じです。そのためよく混同される4種です。しかし、これら4種ははっきりとした違いがあ...

2023.08.06

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What are the differences between goji berries (Lycium chinense) and Elaeagnus umbellata (Elaeagnus umbellata)? Can they be eaten raw? How are they prepared? What kinds of insects visit the flowers?

Goji berries (Lycium chinense) and Elaeagnus umbellata (Elaeagnus umbellata) share the common characteristic of producing delicious red berries in the summer. However, their botanical characteristics are quite different. While the leaves and flowers are the most reliable way to distinguish between them, there are also differences in the fruit stalks. Goji berries can be eaten raw, but they have a "fishy smell...".

2021.09.20

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