How to Identify and Classify Pitangas
  • 1. What family does the pitanga belong to?
A) Solanaceae
B) Rosaceae
C) Fabaceae
D) Myrtaceae
  • 2. What is the scientific name of the most common pitanga?
A) Acca sellowiana
B) Eugenia uniflora
C) Malpighia emarginata
D) Psidium guajava
  • 3. What is the most distinguishing feature of a pitanga fruit?
A) Ribbed shape
B) Hairy exterior
C) Perfectly round shape
D) Spotted skin
  • 4. What color are unripe pitangas typically?
A) Yellow
B) Black
C) Green
D) Red
  • 5. As pitangas ripen, what color do they transition to?
A) Green to yellow
B) White to pink
C) Red to dark red or black
D) Blue to purple
  • 6. What is the taste of a ripe pitanga often described as?
A) Bland and tasteless
B) Sweet and tart
C) Very bitter
D) Extremely sour
  • 7. What type of climate is pitanga best suited for?
A) Arctic
B) Desert
C) Subtropical to tropical
D) Alpine
  • 8. How are pitanga leaves arranged on the stem?
A) Alternate
B) Whorled
C) Opposite
D) Spiral
  • 9. What is the typical size of a pitanga fruit?
A) 1-2 cm
B) 20-30 cm
C) 5-10 cm
D) 10-15 cm
  • 10. What is the texture of the pitanga skin?
A) Scaly
B) Smooth
C) Rough
D) Hairy
  • 11. Are pitangas usually found as single fruits or in clusters?
A) Small clusters of 2-3
B) Single fruits
C) Large clusters
D) They only grow underground
  • 12. What type of flower does the pitanga plant have?
A) Small and inconspicuous
B) White and fragrant
C) Blue and odorless
D) Large and colorful
  • 13. What is the shape of a pitanga leaf?
A) Circular
B) Fan-shaped
C) Needle-like
D) Lanceolate to ovate
  • 14. What is a common use for pitanga leaves besides culinary?
A) Dye production
B) Medicinal tea
C) Animal feed
D) Building material
  • 15. What is the growth habit of a pitanga plant?
A) Shrub or small tree
B) Vine
C) Large tree
D) Ground cover
  • 16. How many seeds does a pitanga fruit typically contain?
A) One or two
B) None
C) More than twenty
D) Five to ten
  • 17. What is the role of the ribs on the pitanga fruit?
A) Attracts pollinators
B) Helps with seed dispersal
C) Protects the fruit
D) Distinguishes the variety
  • 18. What soil type is best for growing pitangas?
A) Clay-heavy
B) Salty
C) Well-drained
D) Waterlogged
  • 19. Are pitangas native to Brazil?
A) No, they're from Africa
B) Yes
C) No, they're from Asia
D) No, they're from North America
  • 20. What is a common name for pitanga other than Surinam cherry?
A) Brazilian Cherry
B) Australian Cherry
C) Florida Cherry
D) Jamaican Cherry
  • 21. What is the best way to propagate pitanga plants?
A) Root division only
B) Air layering only
C) Seeds or cuttings
D) Grafting only
  • 22. What type of fruit is a pitanga?
A) Drupe
B) Berry
C) Pome
D) Aggregate fruit
  • 23. How much sunlight do pitangas need?
A) Full shade only
B) Full sun to partial shade
C) Artificial light only
D) Minimal sunlight
  • 24. What is a common pest that affects pitanga plants?
A) Fruit flies
B) Snails
C) Rabbits
D) Deer
  • 25. Which part of the pitanga flower develops into the fruit?
A) Stamen
B) Petals
C) Sepals
D) Ovary
  • 26. What is a benefit of growing pitangas?
A) Attracts birds
B) Repels insects
C) Requires no maintenance
D) Grows rapidly without water
  • 27. Which of these characteristics IS NOT helpful for classifying a specific variety of pitanga?
A) Leaf size
B) Rib shape
C) Soil pH
D) Fruit color
  • 28. What food product is pitanga commonly used in?
A) Sauerkraut
B) Pickles
C) Potato chips
D) Jams and jellies
  • 29. Which vitamin is pitanga a good source of?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin D
  • 30. What is the approximate height a pitanga shrub/tree will grow to?
A) 15-25 feet
B) 100-120 feet
C) 2-4 feet
D) 60-80 feet
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