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