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