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