How to Identify and Classify Wild Strawberries - Exam
  • 1. What is the typical leaf structure of wild strawberries?
A) Simple, oval-shaped
B) Needle-like
C) Compound with three leaflets
D) Compound with five leaflets
  • 2. How are the flowers of wild strawberries usually arranged?
A) Singly
B) In a ring
C) In small clusters
D) In large, dense spikes
  • 3. What color are the flowers of wild strawberries typically?
A) Red
B) Blue
C) White
D) Yellow
  • 4. What distinguishes wild strawberry fruit from commercially grown varieties?
A) Brighter red color and tougher skin
B) Larger size and less intense flavor
C) Smaller size and more intense flavor
D) Lack of seeds on the surface
  • 5. What type of root system do wild strawberries have?
A) Taproot
B) Fibrous
C) Rhizomatous
D) Bulbous
  • 6. What is a key characteristic of the runners (stolons) of wild strawberries?
A) They root at the nodes to form new plants
B) They are covered in thorns
C) They grow vertically upwards
D) They do not produce new plants
  • 7. What type of habitat do wild strawberries prefer?
A) Swamps
B) Sunny, open areas
C) Dense forests
D) Deserts
  • 8. What is the scientific name of the most common wild strawberry species?
A) Vaccinium corymbosum
B) Rubus idaeus
C) Fragaria virginiana
D) Malus domestica
  • 9. Are wild strawberries usually poisonous?
A) Yes
B) Only when unripe
C) Only the leaves are poisonous
D) No
  • 10. What other plant is most likely mistaken for wild strawberries?
A) Mock strawberry
B) Raspberry
C) Gooseberry
D) Blueberry
  • 11. How can you distinguish mock strawberries from wild strawberries?
A) Mock strawberry fruit is less flavorful and has upright yellow flowers.
B) Mock strawberries grow in shadier areas.
C) Mock strawberry fruit is larger and redder.
D) Mock strawberry leaves have five leaflets instead of three.
  • 12. What time of year do wild strawberries typically produce fruit?
A) Early spring
B) Late spring to early summer
C) Winter
D) Late summer to early fall
  • 13. What is the typical size of a wild strawberry fruit?
A) Less than 1 inch
B) 1-2 inches
C) Larger than 3 inches
D) 2-3 inches
  • 14. What is the best way to harvest wild strawberries?
A) Cut the entire plant at the base.
B) Use a rake to gather the berries.
C) Shake the plant to dislodge the berries.
D) Gently pluck the ripe berries by hand.
  • 15. What is the texture of a ripe wild strawberry?
A) Soft and juicy
B) Hard and dry
C) Rubbery and tough
D) Gritty
  • 16. How does soil pH affect wild strawberry growth?
A) They prefer alkaline soil.
B) Soil pH has no effect.
C) They prefer slightly acidic soil.
D) They prefer neutral soil.
  • 17. Besides the fruit, can other parts of the wild strawberry plant be used?
A) Only the roots are edible.
B) Only the flowers are edible.
C) Yes, the leaves can be used to make tea.
D) No, only the fruit is edible.
  • 18. What benefit do wild strawberries provide to wildlife?
A) Nesting material for birds
B) Soil enrichment
C) Shelter from predators
D) Food source for birds and small mammals
  • 19. How do wild strawberries spread?
A) Through runners and seeds
B) Only through seeds
C) Only through runners
D) Through wind dispersal
  • 20. What type of light conditions do wild strawberries need to thrive?
A) Full shade only
B) Full sun to partial shade
C) Very low light
D) Artificial light only
  • 21. What is a common pest of wild strawberries?
A) Ants
B) Bees
C) Ladybugs
D) Slugs
  • 22. What is the shape of the leaflets of wild strawberries?
A) Oval or teardrop-shaped with toothed edges
B) Smooth edged
C) Perfectly round
D) Needle-shaped
  • 23. What is the role of bees in wild strawberry reproduction?
A) Seed dispersal
B) Pest control
C) Nutrient absorption
D) Pollination
  • 24. What color are the seeds on the surface of a wild strawberry?
A) White
B) Bright red
C) Yellowish-brown
D) Black
  • 25. What is the term for the small seed-like structures on the surface of the fruit?
A) Stomata
B) Pores
C) Seeds
D) Achenes
  • 26. How does wild strawberry foliage change color in the fall?
A) Turns yellow
B) Stays green
C) Turns reddish or bronze
D) Turns blue
  • 27. What is one traditional medicinal use of wild strawberries?
A) As a cough suppressant
B) As an antibiotic
C) As a diuretic
D) As a sedative
  • 28. What is the approximate height of a wild strawberry plant?
A) 1-2 inches
B) 1-2 feet
C) 3-4 feet
D) 4-8 inches
  • 29. What is the difference between a wild strawberry and a woodland strawberry?
A) They are often used interchangeably, woodland strawberry being Fragaria vesca.
B) Woodland strawberries have red flowers.
C) Wild strawberries are only found in North America.
D) Woodland strawberries are much larger.
  • 30. Which of these characteristics is NOT helpful for identifying wild strawberries?
A) Leaf shape
B) Root color
C) Fruit size
D) Flower color
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