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