How to Identify and Classify Caimitos
  • 1. What is the scientific name for Caimito?
A) Chrysophyllum cainito
B) Mangifera indica
C) Malus domestica
D) Citrus sinensis
  • 2. What is the most common skin color of a mature Caimito fruit?
A) Green
B) Yellow
C) Purple
D) Red
  • 3. What is a less common, but still valid, skin color of a mature Caimito fruit?
A) Pink
B) Green
C) Blue
D) Orange
  • 4. What does the star-shaped pattern inside a cut Caimito represent?
A) A sign of ripeness
B) The level of sweetness
C) The arrangement of the seeds
D) A magical symbol
  • 5. Caimito trees are typically found in what type of climate?
A) Desert
B) Temperate
C) Tropical
D) Arctic
  • 6. To what plant family does the Caimito belong?
A) Sapotaceae
B) Rosaceae
C) Rutaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 7. Which part of the Caimito fruit is edible?
A) The pulp surrounding the seeds
B) The skin and seeds
C) The seeds only
D) The skin only
  • 8. What is the texture of ripe Caimito fruit pulp?
A) Hard and crunchy
B) Smooth and creamy
C) Grainy and dry
D) Watery and tart
  • 9. The leaves of the Caimito tree are known for what unique feature?
A) Blue veins
B) Red edges
C) Silver spots
D) Golden underside
  • 10. How are Caimitos typically propagated?
A) Air layering
B) Division
C) Grafting
D) Direct sowing
  • 11. What is a common culinary use for Caimito?
A) Used to make tea
B) Used to make furniture
C) Used as a spice
D) Eaten fresh
  • 12. What is the shape of a typical Caimito fruit?
A) Round
B) Oval
C) Elongated
D) Pear-shaped
  • 13. What is the growth habit of a Caimito tree?
A) Deciduous
B) Evergreen
C) Herbaceous
D) Coniferous
  • 14. What part of the world is Caimito native to?
A) The Caribbean
B) Europe
C) Africa
D) Southeast Asia
  • 15. What is the main characteristic that differentiates green and purple Caimitos besides the skin color?
A) Taste and texture variations
B) Leaf shape
C) Seed count
D) Tree size
  • 16. How do you tell when a Caimito is ripe based on touch?
A) Extremely soft and mushy
B) Slightly soft to the touch
C) Rough texture
D) Completely hard
  • 17. What is a common pest that affects Caimito trees?
A) Earthworms
B) Ladybugs
C) Fruit flies
D) Bees
  • 18. What type of flower does the Caimito tree produce?
A) Flowers only bloom at night
B) Scentless flowers
C) Large, showy flowers
D) Small, inconspicuous flowers
  • 19. What is the nutritional value that Caimito is most known for?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin D
C) Iron
D) Calcium
  • 20. How many seeds are typically found inside a Caimito fruit?
A) 1-8
B) None
C) 10-20
D) 50+
  • 21. What is a synonym for Caimito?
A) Rose Apple
B) Star Apple
C) Sugar Apple
D) Custard Apple
  • 22. Caimito trees are best grown in what type of soil?
A) Clay soil
B) Rocky soil
C) Well-drained soil
D) Sandy soil
  • 23. What is the approximate height a mature Caimito tree can reach?
A) Less than 1 meter
B) 1-2 meters
C) 50+ meters
D) 10-30 meters
  • 24. What is a characteristic feature of the Caimito seed?
A) Soft and white
B) Green and spongy
C) Hard and black
D) Red and sticky
  • 25. Which of these climates is least suitable for growing Caimito?
A) Warm, subtropical climates
B) Cold, temperate climates
C) Humid, tropical climates
D) Coastal climates
  • 26. What is the primary mode of dispersal of Caimito seeds in nature?
A) Animals
B) Water
C) Explosion
D) Wind
  • 27. A fully mature Caimito fruit will often:
A) Fall from the tree
B) Change color drastically
C) Remain attached to the tree indefinitely
D) Release a strong odor
  • 28. What is the typical fruiting season for Caimito trees?
A) Year-round
B) Winter only
C) Spring only
D) Varies by region
  • 29. What is the flavor profile of a ripe Caimito?
A) Spicy and pungent
B) Sour and tangy
C) Bitter and astringent
D) Sweet and mild
  • 30. What other parts of the Caimito tree, besides the fruit, might have traditional uses?
A) Roots only
B) None
C) Flowers only
D) Leaves and bark
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