A) The spores B) The mature leaves C) The tightly curled fronds D) The roots
A) Ostrich fern B) Maidenhair fern C) Christmas fern D) Hay-scented fern
A) Dry, sunny areas B) Sandy, coastal areas C) Rocky, alpine areas D) Moist, shady areas
A) Autumn B) Winter C) Spring D) Summer
A) Harvesting all fiddleheads from a plant B) Proper identification C) Wearing gloves D) Using a sharp knife
A) 2 B) At least 4 C) 1 D) None
A) Gravelly soil B) Clay soil C) Rich, organic soil D) Sandy soil
A) Boiling or steaming B) Eating raw C) Baking D) Frying
A) Food poisoning B) Allergies C) High cholesterol D) Vitamin deficiency
A) Stem cuttings B) Seed planting C) Leaf grafting D) Rhizome division
A) Highly alkaline B) Neutral C) Highly acidic D) Slightly acidic
A) Eastern North America B) Western North America C) Central North America D) Southern North America
A) Brown, papery scales B) Covered in dense hairs C) Smooth stem D) Deep U-shaped groove on the inside of the stem
A) 10-15 minutes B) 1 hour C) 2-3 minutes D) 30 seconds
A) Calcium B) Vitamin D C) Iron D) Vitamin A
A) Support B) Water absorption C) Storage and propagation D) Photosynthesis
A) Chipmunk B) Rabbit C) Deer D) Squirrel
A) Rhizoid B) Fiddle C) Sporangium D) Crozier
A) High-nitrogen fertilizer B) High-phosphorus fertilizer C) Chemical fertilizer D) Organic compost
A) Increased spore production B) Reduced plant size in subsequent years C) Thicker rhizomes D) Brighter green color
A) 2/3 of the fiddleheads B) 1/2 of the fiddleheads C) 1/3 of the fiddleheads D) All of the fiddleheads
A) The brown papery scales on the stem B) A reddish tint C) A very hairy stem D) Spotted stems
A) 11-13 B) 8-10 C) 3-7 D) 1-2
A) It can enhance growth B) It increases spore production C) It can scorch the leaves D) It prevents rhizome development
A) The taste varies greatly B) Some fern species are toxic C) They may cause allergic reactions D) They may be protected species
A) Dried in the sun B) Frozen without blanching C) Refrigerated D) Left at room temperature
A) They can be gritty or sandy B) They will become tough C) They will be more nutritious D) They will lose their flavor
A) Well water B) Salt water C) Rainwater D) Tap water
A) Clay B) Perlite C) Sand D) Topsoil
A) Chemical pesticides B) Diatomaceous earth C) Overwatering D) Removing all ground cover |