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