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