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