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