Plant Characteristics

Which of the following is a common name for the plant shown in the image?

• Arachnodes

• Leatherleaf

• Adiantiformis

• All year round

What is the common name of Setaceus plumosus?

• Asparagus

• Fern

• Cactus

• Rose

What is the scientific name of the Asparagus fern?

• Asparagus officinalis

• Setaceus plumosus

• Asparagus densiflorus

• Asparagus racemosus

The Asparagus fern is available all year round.

• True

• False

What characteristic does the Asparagus fern have?

• It is edible

• It has large flowers

• It is poisonous and has small thorns

• It grows in water

What is the genus of the Ming fern?

• Asparagus

• Pteris

• Nephrolepis

• Polystichum

What is the species name of the Ming fern?

• umbellatus

• asperatus

• glaucus

• pinnatus

What is another common name for the plant shown in the image?

• Ming fern

• Boston fern

• Asparagus fern

• Foxtail fern

During which season does the Ming fern grow?

• All year round

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

What are two characteristics of the Ming fern?

• Causes irritation, Has small thorns

• Has large leaves, Grows in water

• Produces flowers, Has a strong fragrance

• Is edible, Has no thorns