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