WorksheetsFun Quiz: Native Australian Foods – Wattle Seed & Lemon Myrtle
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What part of the wattle plant is commonly used in cooking?
Flowers
Leaves
Seeds
Roots
Which of these dishes can wattle seed be used in?
Ice cream
Breads
Risotto
All of the above
How long can whole dried wattle seeds be stored?
6 months
1 year
Many years
3 weeks
What color are wattle seed pods typically?
Bright red
Glossy dark brown to black
Blue-green
Yellow
What happens to wattle seeds when they fall to the ground?
They sprout immediately
They can stay dormant for up to 20 years
They dissolve in the soil
They turn into a new tree overnight
What is a key health benefit of wattle seed?
High in Vitamin C
Provides a steady release of sugars, good for diabetics
Rich in unhealthy fats
Contains caffeine
How were wattle seeds traditionally used by Indigenous Australians?
Crushed into flour and made into damper
Brewed into tea
Used as a natural sweetener
Turned into a thick sauce
What does Lemon Myrtle taste and smell like?
Mint
Lemon
Cinnamon
Vanilla
Which part of the Lemon Myrtle plant is edible?
Flowers
Leaves
Roots
Seeds
What is Lemon Myrtle’s most famous chemical compound?
Citric acid
Caffeine
Citral (over 90%)
Fructose
What was Lemon Myrtle first used for commercially?
Soft drink flavoring during World War 2
Perfume
Ink production
Natural medicine
Which of the following is NOT a use for Lemon Myrtle?
Baking
Cleaning products
Fuel for cars
Aromatherapy
What is a suitable substitute for Lemon Myrtle in cooking?
Basil
Lemon zest
Rosemary
Cinnamon
Which of these is NOT a common companion flavor for wattle seed?
Chocolate
Nuts
Berries
Coffee
How long can Lemon Myrtle leaves be stored when dried?
2-3 weeks
6 months
12-18 months
5 years
What is unique about wattle seed’s ability to survive in nature?
It needs constant watering
Its hard husk allows it to stay dormant for years and germinate after bushfires
It can only grow in coastal areas
It dissolves into the soil after one season
