How to Identify and Classify Jacaranda Trees
  • 1. What is the most distinctive feature of a Jacaranda tree that aids in identification?
A) Lavender-blue flowers
B) Orange berries
C) Grey bark
D) Rounded leaves
  • 2. What type of leaf arrangement do Jacaranda trees typically have?
A) Alternate, pinnately compound
B) Whorled, palmately compound
C) Alternate, simple
D) Opposite, bipinnately compound
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a Jacaranda tree's canopy?
A) Weeping
B) Rounded
C) Vase-shaped
D) Pyramidal
  • 4. During which season do Jacaranda trees typically bloom?
A) Autumn
B) Winter
C) Late spring/early summer
D) Mid-summer
  • 5. What type of fruit does a Jacaranda tree produce?
A) Fleshy berry
B) Woody capsule
C) Acorn
D) Drupe
  • 6. What is the scientific name for the most common Jacaranda species?
A) Jacaranda mimosifolia
B) Jacaranda grandiflora
C) Jacaranda coerulea
D) Jacaranda alba
  • 7. What is the general height range for a mature Jacaranda tree?
A) 5-10 feet
B) 100-150 feet
C) 75-100 feet
D) 25-50 feet
  • 8. What is the typical color of the bark on a mature Jacaranda tree?
A) Grayish-brown
B) Bright green
C) Black
D) Reddish-brown
  • 9. Jacaranda trees are native to which continent?
A) North America
B) Africa
C) Asia
D) South America
  • 10. What is the texture of Jacaranda leaves?
A) Fern-like
B) Waxy
C) Leathery
D) Spiky
  • 11. Which of these is NOT a characteristic used to classify Jacaranda trees?
A) Root depth
B) Fruit type
C) Flower color
D) Leaf shape
  • 12. How are the seed pods of the Jacaranda tree described?
A) Round and flattened
B) Long and cylindrical
C) Small and spiky
D) Large and fleshy
  • 13. What climate is best suited for Jacaranda trees to thrive?
A) Tropical and humid
B) Cold and arid
C) Warm and temperate
D) Arctic
  • 14. Which part of the Jacaranda tree is considered messy due to shedding?
A) Flowers and leaves
B) Bark
C) Branches
D) Roots
  • 15. What is a common use for Jacaranda wood?
A) Paper production
B) Furniture making
C) Fuel wood
D) Construction beams
  • 16. What is the significance of the flower color in Jacaranda taxonomy?
A) Distinguishes between species
B) Indicates tree age
C) Reflects soil pH
D) Attracts specific pollinators
  • 17. How many leaflets are typically present on a single compound leaf of a Jacaranda?
A) 3-5
B) 7-9
C) 10-12
D) Numerous (dozens)
  • 18. Are Jacaranda trees typically evergreen or deciduous?
A) Deciduous to semi-deciduous
B) Always deciduous
C) Coniferous
D) Evergreen
  • 19. What type of soil do Jacaranda trees prefer?
A) Waterlogged soil
B) Clay soil
C) Well-drained soil
D) Sandy soil
  • 20. How does the Jacaranda tree propagate?
A) Budding
B) Spores
C) Seeds and cuttings
D) Rhizomes
  • 21. Which continent has seen widespread cultivation of Jacaranda trees as ornamentals?
A) Europe
B) Antarctica
C) Africa
D) Australia
  • 22. What is a potential problem when planting Jacaranda trees near sidewalks?
A) The trees attract pests
B) Surface roots can damage pavement
C) The leaves are poisonous
D) The shade is too dense
  • 23. What family does the Jacaranda tree belong to?
A) Asteraceae
B) Rosaceae
C) Fabaceae
D) Bignoniaceae
  • 24. What is the best time of year to prune a Jacaranda tree?
A) Autumn
B) Mid-summer
C) Late winter/early spring
D) During flowering
  • 25. What is a common pest that affects Jacaranda trees?
A) Aphids
B) Termites
C) Beetles
D) Snails
  • 26. What is the shape of individual Jacaranda flowers?
A) Daisy-like
B) Bell-shaped
C) Trumpet-shaped
D) Star-shaped
  • 27. How do young Jacaranda trees differ from mature ones in terms of bark?
A) Darker bark
B) Smoother bark
C) Thicker bark
D) Lighter bark
  • 28. Which of these characteristics is LEAST helpful in identifying a Jacaranda tree?
A) Flower color
B) Leaf structure
C) Seed pod shape
D) Presence of birds nests
  • 29. What is one way that Jacaranda trees contribute to the ecosystem?
A) Fix nitrogen in the soil
B) Produce edible fruits
C) Repel insects
D) Provide shade
  • 30. If you were unsure of a tree being a Jacaranda, which feature would you examine most closely?
A) The root system
B) The surrounding soil
C) The compound leaves
D) The tree trunk
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