Plant Friends ATL March Live

Which of the following is NOT a type of plant?

• Moss

• Mushroom

• Water Lily

In 1857 the Austrian doctor and botanist Dr. Karl van Scherzer found the first variety of Flamingo Flower. What is the other name for this plant?

• Begonia

• Anthurium

• Orchid

What are the male parts of the flower called?

• Carpels

• Stamens

• Stigma

• Sepal

In which century did collecting plants in your home become popular?

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 21st century, during the lockdown

• 16th century

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Who were the very first people documented to keep pots in plants?

• Greek

• Romans

• Egyptians

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In a food chain, plants are known as what?

• Consumers

• Apex predators

• Producers

• Decomposers

The surface layer of a leaf is known as the "waxy cuticle"- What does it do?

• Prevents water loss

• Reflects sunlight

• Keeps the plant cool

• Attracts insects

What is the name of the vein that transports water throughout a plant?

• Phloem

• Biphon

• Artery

• Xylem

Where were the first Bonsais from originally?

• Japan

• Thailand

• Philippines

• China

What is the actual reason a plant or flower may smell so nice?

• So they're good for making potpourri

• To attract pollinators

• To attract birds and mammals

• To repel insects and birds