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