A) A type of moss. B) A fully grown fern leaf. C) The root system of a fern. D) The curled, edible shoots of a young fern.
A) Mid-winter. B) Early spring. C) Late summer. D) Autumn.
A) Shape of the fiddlehead. B) Presence of scales or hairs. C) Stem color. D) The color of the soil around the fern.
A) Cinnamon fern (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum). B) Ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris). C) Interrupted fern (Osmunda claytoniana). D) Bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum).
A) Completely smooth stem. B) Deep groove down the inside of the stem. C) Bright red stem. D) Extremely hairy stem.
A) Bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum). B) Royal fern (Osmunda regalis). C) Sensitive fern (Onoclea sensibilis). D) Ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris).
A) Fronds. B) Scales. C) Leaves. D) Spores.
A) All of them. B) 2/3. C) No more than 1/3. D) 1/2.
A) Frying them in oil. B) Remove the brown papery scales. C) Eating them raw. D) Boiling them immediately.
A) Maintaining their crunchiness. B) Better taste. C) Food poisoning. D) Increased nutritional value.
A) Persistent, deciduous B) Deciduous, persistent C) Deciduous, deciduous D) Persistent, persistent
A) Ground Cover B) Weeping C) Pyramidal D) Vase-shaped
A) From the roots B) From the sides of the plant C) Center of the plant D) From other deciduous fronds
A) High-altitude alpine regions B) Arid, desert climates C) Moist, shaded areas D) Dry, open fields
A) Hairy stem B) Spotted leaves C) U-shaped groove on the stem D) Red stem
A) They attract insects. B) They lack nutrients. C) They contain toxins. D) They are too tough.
A) Enhances their flavor. B) Reduces bitterness and toxins. C) Adds nutrients. D) Preserves their color.
A) 5 minutes. B) 2 minutes. C) Only until tender. D) At least 10 minutes.
A) Osmundastrum cinnamomeum B) Onoclea sensibilis C) Matteuccia struthiopteris D) Pteridium aquilinum
A) Blue-tinged fronds. B) Bright green fronds. C) Cinnamon-colored fertile fronds. D) Black, leathery fronds.
A) Interrupted fertile fronds. B) Lack of fertile fronds. C) Hairy stems. D) Continuous fertile fronds.
A) The mature leaves. B) The tightly coiled new leaves. C) The root system. D) The stem.
A) An underground stem. B) A type of leaf. C) A fungal growth. D) A seed pod.
A) To avoid legal penalties. B) To preserve the plant. C) To avoid consuming toxic varieties. D) To maximize yield.
A) Rocky, alkaline soil. B) Sandy, dry soil. C) Rich, moist soil. D) Clay-heavy soil.
A) Cooking them for too long. B) Harvesting them in the wrong season. C) Washing them too thoroughly. D) Taking too many from one plant.
A) Harvesting in a sustainable manner. B) Harvesting with permission from landowners. C) Harvesting from healthy plants. D) Harvesting from areas known to be contaminated.
A) Spores. B) Seeds. C) Rhizomes only. D) Flowers.
A) Steaming. B) Sun-drying. C) Pickling. D) Freezing raw.
A) Fuel. B) Medicinal purposes. C) Dyes. D) Building materials. |