How to Identify and Classify Dandelion Greens
  • 1. What is the primary leaf shape of a dandelion?
A) Spatulate
B) Ovate
C) Cordate
D) Lanceolate
  • 2. Are dandelion leaves typically smooth or serrated?
A) Wavy
B) Lobbed
C) Serrated
D) Smooth
  • 3. What color are dandelion leaves?
A) Purple
B) Yellow
C) Red
D) Green
  • 4. Which growth habit best describes dandelions?
A) Erect stem
B) Basal rosette
C) Woody shrub
D) Climbing vine
  • 5. What type of flower does a dandelion produce?
A) Solitary
B) Raceme
C) Umbel
D) Composite
  • 6. Dandelion flowers are typically what color?
A) Purple
B) White
C) Blue
D) Yellow
  • 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) Taproot
B) Tuberous
C) Adventitious
D) Fibrous
  • 9. Are dandelion leaves arranged oppositely or alternately?
A) Neither, basal rosette
B) Alternately
C) Oppositely
D) Whorled
  • 10. What is the botanical name for the common dandelion?
A) Urtica dioica
B) Taraxacum officinale
C) Plantago major
D) Rumex crispus
  • 11. What is a key characteristic that distinguishes dandelion leaves from similar plants like catsear?
A) Purple stems
B) Red veins
C) Hairy leaves
D) Hairless leaves
  • 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) 2-12 inches
C) 1-2 feet
D) 5-6 feet
  • 14. Is the dandelion plant considered an annual, biennial, or perennial?
A) Annual-Biennial
B) Biennial
C) Perennial
D) Annual
  • 15. What is a culinary use for dandelion greens?
A) Building Material
B) Fuel
C) Salads
D) Fabric Dye
  • 16. What season are dandelion greens typically harvested?
A) Winter
B) Autumn
C) Summer
D) Spring
  • 17. What condition might make dandelion greens taste more bitter?
A) Cloudy weather
B) Hot weather
C) Rainy weather
D) Cold weather
  • 18. What part of the dandelion plant is NOT generally considered edible?
A) Leaves
B) Roots
C) Seed head (mature)
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) Cough suppressant
B) Digestive aid
C) Antiseptic
D) Pain reliever
  • 21. When are dandelion greens at their least bitter?
A) Early spring
B) Late spring
C) Late fall
D) Mid summer
  • 22. How can you reduce the bitterness of dandelion greens before eating them?
A) Boil them for a long time
B) Dehydrate them
C) Freeze them
D) Blanch them
  • 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) Yellow flowers
B) Hairy leaves
C) Taproot
D) Serrated leaves
  • 25. What is a common use for dandelion flowers besides eating?
A) Making glue
B) Making paper
C) Making wine
D) Making rope
  • 26. True or False: Dandelions are native to North America.
A) Sometimes
B) It is unknown
C) True
D) False
  • 27. What is a method of propagation for dandelions?
A) Cuttings
B) Layering
C) Grafting
D) Seeds
  • 28. What animal commonly eats dandelions?
A) Lions
B) Rabbits
C) Sharks
D) Snakes
  • 29. What might indicate that a dandelion green is too old to eat?
A) Bright green color
B) Sweet smell
C) Tough texture
D) Small size
  • 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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