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