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