How to Identify and Classify Pitangas
  • 1. What family does the pitanga belong to?
A) Solanaceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Myrtaceae
D) Rosaceae
  • 2. What is the scientific name of the most common pitanga?
A) Psidium guajava
B) Eugenia uniflora
C) Malpighia emarginata
D) Acca sellowiana
  • 3. What is the most distinguishing feature of a pitanga fruit?
A) Ribbed shape
B) Perfectly round shape
C) Spotted skin
D) Hairy exterior
  • 4. What color are unripe pitangas typically?
A) Green
B) Black
C) Yellow
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) Very bitter
D) Extremely sour
  • 7. What type of climate is pitanga best suited for?
A) Subtropical to tropical
B) Desert
C) Arctic
D) Alpine
  • 8. How are pitanga leaves arranged on the stem?
A) Alternate
B) Spiral
C) Whorled
D) Opposite
  • 9. What is the typical size of a pitanga fruit?
A) 10-15 cm
B) 20-30 cm
C) 5-10 cm
D) 1-2 cm
  • 10. What is the texture of the pitanga skin?
A) Hairy
B) Scaly
C) Rough
D) Smooth
  • 11. Are pitangas usually found as single fruits or in clusters?
A) They only grow underground
B) Single fruits
C) Small clusters of 2-3
D) Large clusters
  • 12. What type of flower does the pitanga plant have?
A) Large and colorful
B) Small and inconspicuous
C) Blue and odorless
D) White and fragrant
  • 13. What is the shape of a pitanga leaf?
A) Circular
B) Needle-like
C) Fan-shaped
D) Lanceolate to ovate
  • 14. What is a common use for pitanga leaves besides culinary?
A) Animal feed
B) Dye production
C) Medicinal tea
D) Building material
  • 15. What is the growth habit of a pitanga plant?
A) Shrub or small tree
B) Large tree
C) Vine
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) Distinguishes the variety
C) Protects the fruit
D) Helps with seed dispersal
  • 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) No, they're from Africa
C) No, they're from North America
D) Yes
  • 20. What is a common name for pitanga other than Surinam cherry?
A) Florida Cherry
B) Brazilian Cherry
C) Australian Cherry
D) Jamaican Cherry
  • 21. What is the best way to propagate pitanga plants?
A) Seeds or cuttings
B) Grafting only
C) Air layering only
D) Root division only
  • 22. What type of fruit is a pitanga?
A) Drupe
B) Berry
C) Aggregate fruit
D) Pome
  • 23. How much sunlight do pitangas need?
A) Minimal sunlight
B) Full sun to partial shade
C) Full shade only
D) Artificial light only
  • 24. What is a common pest that affects pitanga plants?
A) Snails
B) Rabbits
C) Deer
D) Fruit flies
  • 25. Which part of the pitanga flower develops into the fruit?
A) Sepals
B) Ovary
C) Stamen
D) Petals
  • 26. What is a benefit of growing pitangas?
A) Requires no maintenance
B) Grows rapidly without water
C) Attracts birds
D) Repels insects
  • 27. Which of these characteristics IS NOT helpful for classifying a specific variety of pitanga?
A) Rib shape
B) Leaf size
C) Fruit color
D) Soil pH
  • 28. What food product is pitanga commonly used in?
A) Pickles
B) Sauerkraut
C) Jams and jellies
D) Potato chips
  • 29. Which vitamin is pitanga a good source of?
A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin C
  • 30. What is the approximate height a pitanga shrub/tree will grow to?
A) 60-80 feet
B) 2-4 feet
C) 15-25 feet
D) 100-120 feet
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