How to Identify and Classify Dandelion Greens
  • 1. What is the primary leaf shape of a dandelion?
A) Spatulate
B) Cordate
C) Lanceolate
D) Ovate
  • 2. Are dandelion leaves typically smooth or serrated?
A) Smooth
B) Serrated
C) Lobbed
D) Wavy
  • 3. What color are dandelion leaves?
A) Yellow
B) Green
C) Red
D) Purple
  • 4. Which growth habit best describes dandelions?
A) Basal rosette
B) Woody shrub
C) Erect stem
D) Climbing vine
  • 5. What type of flower does a dandelion produce?
A) Composite
B) Solitary
C) Umbel
D) Raceme
  • 6. Dandelion flowers are typically what color?
A) White
B) Blue
C) Yellow
D) Purple
  • 7. The dandelion seed head is commonly known as what?
A) Blowball
B) Pod
C) Acorn
D) Cone
  • 8. What type of root system does a dandelion have?
A) Adventitious
B) Fibrous
C) Taproot
D) Tuberous
  • 9. Are dandelion leaves arranged oppositely or alternately?
A) Whorled
B) Neither, basal rosette
C) Alternately
D) Oppositely
  • 10. What is the botanical name for the common dandelion?
A) Urtica dioica
B) Taraxacum officinale
C) Rumex crispus
D) Plantago major
  • 11. What is a key characteristic that distinguishes dandelion leaves from similar plants like catsear?
A) Hairy leaves
B) Hairless leaves
C) Purple stems
D) Red veins
  • 12. Where are dandelions commonly found?
A) Deserts
B) Aquatic environments
C) Dense forests
D) Lawns and fields
  • 13. What is the typical height of a dandelion plant (to the top of the flower)?
A) 5-6 feet
B) 1-2 feet
C) 3-4 feet
D) 2-12 inches
  • 14. Is the dandelion plant considered an annual, biennial, or perennial?
A) Perennial
B) Biennial
C) Annual
D) Annual-Biennial
  • 15. What is a culinary use for dandelion greens?
A) Salads
B) Building Material
C) Fabric Dye
D) Fuel
  • 16. What season are dandelion greens typically harvested?
A) Spring
B) Autumn
C) Winter
D) Summer
  • 17. What condition might make dandelion greens taste more bitter?
A) Cloudy weather
B) Hot weather
C) Cold weather
D) Rainy weather
  • 18. What part of the dandelion plant is NOT generally considered edible?
A) Leaves
B) Roots
C) Flowers
D) Seed head (mature)
  • 19. Dandelion leaves are a good source of which vitamin?
A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin A
  • 20. What is one potential medicinal use of dandelion root?
A) Antiseptic
B) Digestive aid
C) Pain reliever
D) Cough suppressant
  • 21. When are dandelion greens at their least bitter?
A) Late spring
B) Mid summer
C) Late fall
D) Early spring
  • 22. How can you reduce the bitterness of dandelion greens before eating them?
A) Dehydrate them
B) Freeze them
C) Boil them for a long time
D) Blanch them
  • 23. What soil conditions do dandelions prefer?
A) Waterlogged soil
B) Well-drained soil
C) Sandy soil
D) Clay soil
  • 24. What characteristic does 'cutleaf evening primrose' have that dandelion doesn't?
A) Yellow flowers
B) Serrated leaves
C) Hairy leaves
D) Taproot
  • 25. What is a common use for dandelion flowers besides eating?
A) Making paper
B) Making glue
C) Making rope
D) Making wine
  • 26. True or False: Dandelions are native to North America.
A) It is unknown
B) Sometimes
C) True
D) False
  • 27. What is a method of propagation for dandelions?
A) Layering
B) Grafting
C) Cuttings
D) Seeds
  • 28. What animal commonly eats dandelions?
A) Snakes
B) Sharks
C) Rabbits
D) Lions
  • 29. What might indicate that a dandelion green is too old to eat?
A) Tough texture
B) Sweet smell
C) Bright green color
D) Small size
  • 30. What should you avoid when foraging for dandelion greens?
A) Areas with well-drained soil
B) Areas treated with pesticides
C) Sunny areas
D) Areas with many other dandelions
Created with That Quiz — the math test generation site with resources for other subject areas.