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Plant Characteristics

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Arachnodes

b)

Leatherleaf

c)

Adiantiformis

d)

All year round

2.

What is the common name of Setaceus plumosus?

a)

Asparagus

b)

Fern

c)

Cactus

d)

Rose

3.

What is the scientific name of the Asparagus fern?

a)

Asparagus officinalis

b)

Setaceus plumosus

c)

Asparagus densiflorus

d)

Asparagus racemosus

4.

The Asparagus fern is available all year round.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What characteristic does the Asparagus fern have?

a)

It is edible

b)

It has large flowers

c)

It is poisonous and has small thorns

d)

It grows in water

6.

What is the genus of the Ming fern?

a)

Asparagus

b)

Pteris

c)

Nephrolepis

d)

Polystichum

7.

What is the species name of the Ming fern?

a)

umbellatus

b)

asperatus

c)

glaucus

d)

pinnatus

8.

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

a)

Ming fern

b)

Boston fern

c)

Asparagus fern

d)

Foxtail fern

9.

During which season does the Ming fern grow?

a)

All year round

b)

Spring

c)

Summer

d)

Autumn

10.

What are two characteristics of the Ming fern?

a)

Causes irritation, Has small thorns

b)

Has large leaves, Grows in water

c)

Produces flowers, Has a strong fragrance

d)

Is edible, Has no thorns

11.

What is the common name for Aspidistra elatior?

a)

Snake plant

b)

Cast iron plant

c)

Spider plant

d)

Peace lily

12.

What is the scientific name of the cast iron plant?

a)

Aspidistra elatior

b)

Ficus elastica

c)

Dracaena marginata

d)

Monstera deliciosa

13.

The Aspidistra elatior is known to grow all year round.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The Aspidistra elatior can be _______.

a)

manipulated

b)

eaten

c)

ignored

d)

destroyed

15.

Aspidistra elatior is also known as the _______ plant.

a)

cast iron

b)

rubber

c)

jade

d)

spider

16.

What is the scientific name of the plant shown in the image?

a)

sempervirens

b)

Iawsoniana

c)

Hymale gossypium

d)

parvifolia

17.

What is the common name for Buxus sempervirens?

a)

Box

b)

Maple

c)

Oak

d)

Pine

18.

Is the Buxus plant evergreen or deciduous?

a)

Evergreen

b)

Deciduous

19.

During which season does the Buxus plant remain green?

a)

The Buxus plant remains green during the winter season.

b)

The Buxus plant remains green during the summer season.

c)

The Buxus plant remains green during the spring season.

d)

The Buxus plant remains green during the autumn season.

20.

What is the scientific name for Cypress?

a)

cinerea

b)

lawsoniana

c)

Urceolata

d)

Shallon

21.

What is the scientific name of soft ruscus?

a)

Ruscus hypoglossum

b)

Ruscus aculeatus

c)

Ruscus colchicus

d)

Ruscus microglossum

22.

What colour can the berries of orange racemosa be?

a)

Red

b)

Blue

c)

Green

d)

Yellow

23.

Which of the following plants can have toxic orange berries?

a)

Danae racemosa

b)

Rosa canina

c)

Ficus elastica

d)

Monstera deliciosa

24.

Which of the following plants is known as snake grass?

a)

Equisetum

b)

Fern

c)

Bamboo

d)

Cactus

25.

What is the common name of the plant shown in the image?

a)

Silver Dollar

b)

Beetleweed

c)

Box

d)

Hosta

26.

What is the scientific name of the plant shown in the image?

a)

Option A

b)

Option B

c)

Option C

d)

Option D

27.

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

a)

Blue Gum

b)

Maple

c)

Pine

d)

Oak

28.

What is the scientific name of the plant shown in the image?

a)

Eucalyptus parvifolia

b)

Eucalyptus globulus

c)

Eucalyptus camaldulensis

d)

Eucalyptus regnans

29.

Fill in the blank: Eucalyptus parvifolia is known for being _______.

a)

Scented

b)

Unscented

c)

Bitter

d)

Sweet

30.

What is the common name of Eucalyptus parvifolia?

a)

Blue gum

b)

River red gum

c)

Small leaf gum

d)

Mountain ash

31.

What is another name for Fatsia?

a)

Japonica Aralia

b)

Myrtle

c)

Philodendron

d)

Salal

32.

During which season is the Fatsia plant available?

a)

Spring

b)

Summer

c)

Autumn

d)

Winter

33.

What are the characteristics of the Fatsia plant?

a)

Large, glossy leaves

b)

Small, needle-like leaves

c)

Brightly colored flowers

d)

Thorny stems

34.

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

a)

Galax

b)

Rose

c)

Tulip

d)

Sunflower

35.

What is the scientific name of the plant shown in the image?

a)

urceolata

b)

urceolata

c)

urceolata

d)

urceolata

36.

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

a)

Beetleweed

b)

Dandelion

c)

Fern

d)

Cactus

37.

What is the scientific name of the plant shown in the image?

a)

Gaultheria

b)

Salal

c)

shallon

d)

All year round

38.

The plant shown in the image is harmful if eaten but good for _______.

a)

hand ties

b)

decoration

c)

medicine

d)

cooking

39.

What is the scientific name of Ivy?

a)

Hedera helix

b)

Ficus elastica

c)

Monstera deliciosa

d)

Epipremnum aureum

40.

What is the common name for Hedera?

a)

Ivy

b)

Rose

c)

Tulip

d)

Daisy

41.

When does Ivy grow?

a)

Spring

b)

Summer

c)

Autumn

d)

Winter

42.

What are the potential hazards of Ivy?

a)

It can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions.

b)

It is completely safe and has no hazards.

c)

It can be used as a food source for humans.

d)

It is beneficial for all types of wildlife.

43.

What is the name of the plant shown in the image?

a)

Hosta

b)

Fern

c)

Cactus

d)

Bamboo

44.

What is another name for Hypericum?

a)

St. John's Wort

b)

Rosemary

c)

Lavender

d)

Chamomile

45.

What is the scientific name of Myrtle?

a)

Myrtus communis

b)

Rosa rubiginosa

c)

Quercus robur

d)

Pinus sylvestris

46.

What is the common name for Myrtus communis?

a)

Common Myrtle

b)

Rosemary

c)

Lavender

d)

Thyme

47.

For what occasion is Myrtle commonly used?

a)

Weddings

b)

Funerals

c)

Birthday parties

d)

Graduations

48.

Which plant is used in royal wedding bouquets?

a)

Myrtle

b)

Rose

c)

Lily

d)

Tulip

49.

What is the name of the plant shown in the image?

a)

Monstera

b)

Philodendron

c)

Ficus

d)

Pothos

50.

What is the specific variety of the Philodendron shown in the image?

a)

'Xanadu'

b)

'Monstera'

c)

'Fiddle Leaf'

d)

'Pothos'

51.

When is the Philodendron 'Xanadu' available?

a)

All year round

b)

Only in spring

c)

Only in summer

d)

Only in winter

52.

What are the characteristics of the Philodendron 'Xanadu'?

a)

Harmful if eaten, good for contemporary designs

b)

Edible and safe for pets

c)

Requires full sunlight

d)

Needs very little water

53.

What is the name of the plant shown in the image?

a)

Pittosporum

b)

Ficus

c)

Bonsai

d)

Fern

54.

What is another name for Pittosporum?

a)

tobira

b)

camellia

c)

azalea

d)

rhododendron

55.

What is the short form of Pittosporum?

a)

Pitto

b)

Pitt

c)

Pittos

d)

Pittor

56.

What can happen to the leaves of the Pittosporum plant?

a)

Leaves can drop

b)

Leaves can turn yellow

c)

Leaves can grow larger

d)

Leaves can become sticky

57.

What is shown in the image?

a)

Ilex

b)

St John's Wart

c)

Viburnum

d)

Ruscus

58.

What is the scientific name for twisted willow?

a)

Pittosporum

b)

Myrtus

c)

Salix

d)

Gaultheria

59.

What is shown in the image?

a)

Xerophyllum

b)

Pittosporum

c)

Philodendron

d)

Viburnum

60.

What is the scientific name for bear grass?

a)

Myrtus

b)

Xerophyllum

c)

Eucalyptus

d)

Chamaecyparis