Floral ID ~ Potted Plants

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Which plant, known for its elegant white petals, originates from northern South America and is often called a Peace Lily?

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White Anthurium

Answer explanation

Think of the peace Lily’s white flower as a symbol of peace. The flower’s shape is like a white flag, which is often used to represent peace.

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The Garden Pansy, scientifically known as Viola x wittrockiana cv., originates from which continent and is known for its variety of colors including yellow, violet, and blue?

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Europe

Answer explanation

Think of “pansies” as something old-fashioned are European, like something you’d find in a classic European garden.

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the Gloxinia plant?

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Originating in Brazil, its botanical name is Sinningia speciosa Fyfiana Group cv., and it blooms in shades of purple, pink, red, and white.

Answer explanation

Think of Gloxinia as sounding like “glowing” because of its bright colors. 

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Florist's Cineraria (*Senecio x hybridus* cv.)? Options: It originated in Japan and is typically red. It originated in the Canary Islands and is available in purple, pink, and lavender. It originated in Madagascar and is always yellow. It originated in Brazil and is only available in blue.

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It originated in the Canary Islands and is available in purple, pink, and lavender.

Answer explanation

Think of the Canary Islands as a colorful place. Remember the colors purple, pink, and lavender.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about the African Violet (*Saintpaulia ionantha* cv.)? Options: It originated in South Africa and is typically orange., It originated in Madagascar and is always yellow., It originated in Brazil and is only available in blue., It originated in Tanzania and is available in violet and pink.

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It originated in Tanzania and is available in violet and pink.

Answer explanation

Imagine you're on safari in Tanzania, and you spot a beautiful African Violet. Its petals are the colors of the sunset – violet and pink.

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Which of the following is a true statement about the Fairy Primrose (*Primula malacoides* cv.)? Options: It originated in Ethiopia, Indonesia, New Guinea, and southern South America and comes in red, purple, pink, and white. It originated only in Ethiopia and is always red. It originated in Japan and is strictly purple. It originated in Canada and is typically blue or white.

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It originated in Ethiopia, Indonesia, New Guinea, and southern South America and comes in red, purple, pink, and white.

Answer explanation

Think: "Every Innocent New Soul Sees Rainbows." Each word represents a region where the Fairy Primrose comes from (Ethiopia, Indonesia, New Guinea, South America), and "Rainbows" reminds you of the variety of colors (red, purple, pink, white).

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Which of the following accurately describes the Clematis (*Clematis Jackmanii* Group cv.)? Originates in Europe and is yellow., Originates in Australia and is red., Originates in North America and is violet and white., Originates in South America and is blue.

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Originates in North America and is violet and white.

Answer explanation

Picture North America covered in violet and white Clematis flowers.

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Which statement accurately describes the Madagascar Periwinkle (*Catharanthus roseus*)?

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Native to Madagascar and southern Asia, blooms in pink, purple, and white.

Answer explanation

Think of "Madagascar Rainbows." "Madagascar" reminds you of its origin, and "Rainbows" represents the variety of colors it blooms in (pink, purple, and white).

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If you're looking for a Begonia x tuberhybrida cv., what should you keep in mind?

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They're native to the Andes and you'll never find one that's blue.

Answer explanation

Imagine a blue begonia that's sad because it can't be blue. Now, picture the Andes Mountains in the background. The sadness and the mountains remind you that begonias from the Andes are never blue.

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Where would you most likely find a green Tolmiea menziesii growing in the wild?

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The west coast of North America

Answer explanation

"Toll Man, West Coast" - Picture a green tollbooth on the West Coast of North America.