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