How to Identify and Classify Surinam Cherries
  • 1. What is the primary color of a ripe Surinam Cherry?
A) Orange
B) Green
C) Yellow
D) Deep Red to Almost Black
  • 2. What is the typical shape of a Surinam Cherry?
A) Perfectly Round
B) Distinctly Ribbed, Lobed, or Winged
C) Pear-Shaped
D) Oval
  • 3. What is the genus of the Surinam Cherry?
A) Eugenia
B) Citrus
C) Malpighia
D) Prunus
  • 4. What is the taste of a ripe Surinam Cherry often described as?
A) Sweet and Juicy
B) Tart and Slightly Resinous
C) Bland and Flavorless
D) Very Bitter
  • 5. What type of plant is a Surinam Cherry?
A) Vine
B) Herb
C) Shrub or Small Tree
D) Large Tree
  • 6. Where is the Surinam Cherry originally native to?
A) South America
B) Africa
C) Asia
D) North America
  • 7. What is the typical size of a Surinam Cherry fruit?
A) 5-6 inches in diameter
B) 3-4 inches in diameter
C) 1-2 inches in diameter
D) Less than 0.5 inches in diameter
  • 8. How many seeds are typically found inside a Surinam Cherry?
A) 1-3
B) None
C) More than 10
D) 5-7
  • 9. What is the leaf arrangement of a Surinam Cherry plant?
A) Whorled
B) Alternate
C) Opposite
D) Basal
  • 10. What is a common use for Surinam Cherries?
A) Animal feed only
B) Used to make clothing dye
C) As a primary timber source
D) Making jams and jellies
  • 11. Which factor is NOT helpful in identifying Surinam Cherries?
A) Fruit shape
B) Soil type where it grows
C) Taste of the fruit
D) Leaf appearance
  • 12. What is the flower color of a Surinam Cherry plant?
A) White
B) Yellow
C) Purple
D) Red
  • 13. What climate does Surinam Cherry typically thrive in?
A) Temperate with harsh winters
B) Tropical and Subtropical
C) Arctic
D) Desert
  • 14. Are all Surinam Cherry varieties safe to eat?
A) No, some are poisonous
B) Only the black varieties are safe
C) Only the red varieties are safe
D) Yes, but some are more palatable than others
  • 15. What is the texture of the Surinam Cherry skin?
A) Waxy
B) Fuzzy
C) Thick and rough
D) Thin and smooth
  • 16. How does the fruit grow on the plant?
A) Singly or in small clusters
B) Hidden under the leaves
C) Attached to the trunk
D) In large bunches like grapes
  • 17. Which of the following is a synonym for Surinam Cherry?
A) Guava
B) Mango
C) Papaya
D) Pitanga
  • 18. What is the growth habit of a Surinam Cherry plant?
A) Dense and bushy
B) Tall and slender
C) Spreading and vine-like
D) Low to the ground
  • 19. What is the scientific name of the Surinam Cherry?
A) Citrus sinensis
B) Eugenia uniflora
C) Prunus avium
D) Malpighia emarginata
  • 20. How can you tell if a Surinam Cherry is ripe based on its firmness?
A) Slightly soft to the touch
B) Very hard
C) Firm as a rock
D) Extremely mushy
  • 21. What is a common pest that affects Surinam Cherries?
A) Beetles
B) Caterpillars
C) Aphids
D) Fruit Flies
  • 22. What is the benefit of the ribbed shape of the Surinam Cherry?
A) It is a identifying characteristic, benefit unknown
B) Protects the fruit from sun damage
C) Provides better grip for animals
D) Helps with seed dispersal
  • 23. How does Surinam Cherry propagate?
A) Only through root division
B) Only through grafting
C) From fallen leaves
D) Seeds or cuttings
  • 24. What happens to the color of unripe Surinam Cherries?
A) They are yellow then turn brown
B) They are red and turn green when ripening
C) They remain the same color throughout development
D) They are green and turn red when ripening
  • 25. Is Surinam Cherry considered invasive in some areas?
A) No
B) Only in dry climates
C) Only in cold climates
D) Yes
  • 26. The bark of the Surinam Cherry tree is typically what color?
A) Green
B) Black
C) White
D) Light brown to reddish-brown
  • 27. What is a benefit of growing Surinam Cherries in your garden?
A) Attracts birds and other wildlife
B) Provides strong shade
C) Improves soil fertility
D) Repels insects
  • 28. Which part of the Surinam Cherry plant is NOT typically consumed?
A) Fruit
B) Juice
C) Leaves
D) Seeds
  • 29. What is the typical height of a Surinam Cherry shrub/small tree?
A) Up to 25 feet
B) Up to 50 feet
C) Up to 5 feet
D) Up to 100 feet
  • 30. What should you consider when harvesting Surinam Cherries?
A) Shake the tree to collect fallen fruit
B) Harvest only when fully colored and slightly soft
C) Pick all the fruit at once regardless of ripeness
D) Harvest when green for best flavor
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