How to Identify and Classify Dandelion Greens
  • 1. What is the primary leaf shape of a dandelion?
A) Ovate
B) Lanceolate
C) Cordate
D) Spatulate
  • 2. Are dandelion leaves typically smooth or serrated?
A) Serrated
B) Lobbed
C) Wavy
D) Smooth
  • 3. What color are dandelion leaves?
A) Red
B) Purple
C) Yellow
D) Green
  • 4. Which growth habit best describes dandelions?
A) Erect stem
B) Basal rosette
C) Climbing vine
D) Woody shrub
  • 5. What type of flower does a dandelion produce?
A) Raceme
B) Umbel
C) Composite
D) Solitary
  • 6. Dandelion flowers are typically what color?
A) Purple
B) White
C) Yellow
D) Blue
  • 7. The dandelion seed head is commonly known as what?
A) Cone
B) Blowball
C) Acorn
D) Pod
  • 8. What type of root system does a dandelion have?
A) Fibrous
B) Adventitious
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) Taraxacum officinale
B) Plantago major
C) Rumex crispus
D) Urtica dioica
  • 11. What is a key characteristic that distinguishes dandelion leaves from similar plants like catsear?
A) Purple stems
B) Hairless leaves
C) Hairy leaves
D) Red veins
  • 12. Where are dandelions commonly found?
A) Deserts
B) Lawns and fields
C) Dense forests
D) Aquatic environments
  • 13. What is the typical height of a dandelion plant (to the top of the flower)?
A) 5-6 feet
B) 3-4 feet
C) 2-12 inches
D) 1-2 feet
  • 14. Is the dandelion plant considered an annual, biennial, or perennial?
A) Biennial
B) Annual
C) Perennial
D) Annual-Biennial
  • 15. What is a culinary use for dandelion greens?
A) Fuel
B) Fabric Dye
C) Building Material
D) Salads
  • 16. What season are dandelion greens typically harvested?
A) Winter
B) Spring
C) Autumn
D) Summer
  • 17. What condition might make dandelion greens taste more bitter?
A) Cloudy weather
B) Cold weather
C) Rainy weather
D) Hot weather
  • 18. What part of the dandelion plant is NOT generally considered edible?
A) Leaves
B) Seed head (mature)
C) Flowers
D) Roots
  • 19. Dandelion leaves are a good source of which vitamin?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin C
  • 20. What is one potential medicinal use of dandelion root?
A) Digestive aid
B) Pain reliever
C) Antiseptic
D) Cough suppressant
  • 21. When are dandelion greens at their least bitter?
A) Late spring
B) Late fall
C) Mid summer
D) Early spring
  • 22. How can you reduce the bitterness of dandelion greens before eating them?
A) Blanch them
B) Freeze them
C) Dehydrate them
D) Boil them for a long time
  • 23. What soil conditions do dandelions prefer?
A) Waterlogged soil
B) Sandy soil
C) Clay soil
D) Well-drained soil
  • 24. What characteristic does 'cutleaf evening primrose' have that dandelion doesn't?
A) Taproot
B) Serrated leaves
C) Hairy leaves
D) Yellow flowers
  • 25. What is a common use for dandelion flowers besides eating?
A) Making rope
B) Making wine
C) Making paper
D) Making glue
  • 26. True or False: Dandelions are native to North America.
A) False
B) Sometimes
C) It is unknown
D) True
  • 27. What is a method of propagation for dandelions?
A) Seeds
B) Cuttings
C) Grafting
D) Layering
  • 28. What animal commonly eats dandelions?
A) Rabbits
B) Lions
C) Sharks
D) Snakes
  • 29. What might indicate that a dandelion green is too old to eat?
A) Small size
B) Tough texture
C) Sweet smell
D) Bright green color
  • 30. What should you avoid when foraging for dandelion greens?
A) Areas treated with pesticides
B) Sunny areas
C) Areas with well-drained soil
D) Areas with many other dandelions
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