How to Identify and Classify Pawpaws - Quiz
  • 1. What is the defining characteristic that separates pawpaws from other temperate fruits?
A) Their spiky exterior.
B) Their tropical flavor profile.
C) Their long shelf life.
D) Their small size.
  • 2. To what plant family do pawpaws belong?
A) Rutaceae
B) Annonaceae
C) Solanaceae
D) Rosaceae
  • 3. What type of leaf arrangement is characteristic of pawpaw trees?
A) Opposite
B) Alternate
C) Basal
D) Whorled
  • 4. What is the typical shape of pawpaw leaves?
A) Heart-shaped
B) Needle-like
C) Oblong-lanceolate
D) Round
  • 5. What is the most common color of pawpaw flowers?
A) Pink
B) White
C) Yellow
D) Maroon
  • 6. How many petals do pawpaw flowers typically have?
A) 8
B) 6
C) 5
D) 4
  • 7. What is the texture of a ripe pawpaw fruit?
A) Gritty and rough
B) Hard and crunchy
C) Soft and custard-like
D) Fibrous and dry
  • 8. What is the approximate size of a mature pawpaw fruit?
A) 8-10 inches long
B) Larger than a watermelon
C) 1-2 inches long
D) 3-6 inches long
  • 9. What is the typical color of the flesh of a ripe pawpaw?
A) Red
B) Purple
C) Yellow to orange
D) Green
  • 10. How many seeds does a pawpaw fruit usually contain?
A) One small seed
B) No seeds
C) Numerous tiny seeds
D) Several large, bean-like seeds
  • 11. What is the scientific name of the common pawpaw?
A) Asimina triloba
B) Carica papaya
C) Mangifera indica
D) Malus domestica
  • 12. In what type of habitat are pawpaws most commonly found?
A) Deserts
B) Open, sunny fields
C) Moist, shady understories
D) Alpine meadows
  • 13. Which U.S. region is considered the pawpaw's native range?
A) Eastern United States
B) Southwestern United States
C) Pacific Northwest
D) Western United States
  • 14. What is a common method of pawpaw propagation?
A) Grafting onto apple trees
B) Air layering
C) Seed or root suckers
D) Leaf cuttings
  • 15. What is a potential pest of pawpaw trees?
A) Japanese beetles
B) Aphids
C) Spider mites
D) Pawpaw peduncle borer
  • 16. Why can it be difficult to achieve pawpaw fruit set?
A) Lack of sunlight
B) Inefficient pollination
C) Overly acidic soil
D) Excessive watering
  • 17. What is the term for a group of pawpaw trees that have arisen from a single root system?
A) Orchard
B) Forest
C) Colony
D) Grove
  • 18. What is a key characteristic for distinguishing between different pawpaw cultivars?
A) Fruit size, flavor, and ripening time
B) Bark color
C) Flower size
D) Leaf shape
  • 19. Which animal is the primary pollinator of pawpaws?
A) Hummingbirds
B) Bees
C) Butterflies
D) Flies and beetles
  • 20. What is the significance of the name 'triloba' in Asimina triloba?
A) Refers to the three-lobed calyx
B) Refers to the three leaves per node
C) Refers to the three sections of the fruit
D) Refers to the three fruits per cluster
  • 21. What is the chilling requirement for pawpaw trees?
A) Very high
B) Low to moderate
C) High
D) No chilling requirement
  • 22. How should ripe pawpaws be stored?
A) At room temperature
B) Frozen whole
C) Dried in the sun
D) Refrigerated and used quickly
  • 23. What is a good soil pH range for growing pawpaws?
A) 7.5-8.5
B) 5.5-7.0
C) 8.5-9.5
D) 4.0-5.0
  • 24. Why should you plant more than one pawpaw tree?
A) For cross-pollination
B) To increase shade
C) To prevent disease
D) To attract wildlife
  • 25. Which of these is NOT a common synonym for pawpaw?
A) Poor man's banana
B) Custard apple
C) Quince
D) Paw-paw
  • 26. What characteristic of pawpaw wood makes it less desirable for commercial use?
A) Soft and weak
B) Highly resinous
C) Extremely hard
D) Prone to cracking
  • 27. When is the typical harvest season for pawpaws in the Eastern United States?
A) Late spring
B) Mid-winter
C) Late summer to early fall
D) Early spring
  • 28. What compound found in pawpaw bark and seeds can act as an insecticide?
A) Tannins
B) Annonaceous acetogenins
C) Capsaicin
D) Citric acid
  • 29. How can you tell if a pawpaw fruit is ripe while still on the tree?
A) It gives slightly to gentle pressure
B) The stem turns brown
C) The fruit becomes very heavy
D) The leaves around the fruit turn yellow
  • 30. What is a possible health benefit associated with consuming pawpaws?
A) Antioxidant properties
B) Increased bone density
C) Improved eyesight
D) Reduced cholesterol
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