How to Identify and Classify Sausage Trees
  • 1. What is the scientific name for the Sausage Tree?
A) Adansonia digitata
B) Ficus carica
C) Mangifera indica
D) Kigelia africana
  • 2. Sausage trees are native to which continent?
A) South America
B) Australia
C) Asia
D) Africa
  • 3. What is the shape of the Sausage Tree's fruit?
A) Flat and disc-shaped
B) Round and apple-like
C) Small and berry-like
D) Elongated and sausage-like
  • 4. What is the typical length of the Sausage Tree's fruit?
A) 60-90 cm
B) 5-10 cm
C) 10-20 cm
D) 30-60 cm
  • 5. What color are the flowers of the Sausage Tree?
A) Light blue
B) Bright yellow
C) Pure white
D) Maroon to reddish-brown
  • 6. When do Sausage Tree flowers typically bloom?
A) Late afternoon
B) During the day
C) Early morning
D) At night
  • 7. What attracts pollinators to Sausage Tree flowers?
A) Their bright color
B) Their sweet nectar
C) Their unique shape
D) Their strong scent
  • 8. What type of leaves does a Sausage Tree have?
A) Simple and oval
B) Needle-like
C) Palmately compound
D) Pinnately compound
  • 9. How tall can a Sausage Tree typically grow?
A) 5-10 meters
B) 10-15 meters
C) 18-20 meters
D) 25-30 meters
  • 10. What is the texture of the Sausage Tree's fruit?
A) Fibrous and pulpy
B) Soft and fleshy
C) Smooth and waxy
D) Hard and woody
  • 11. Are Sausage Tree fruits typically eaten raw by humans?
A) Only by certain tribes
B) Only when ripe
C) No, they are often toxic when raw
D) Yes, they are a popular snack
  • 12. What is a common use of the Sausage Tree's fruit in traditional medicine?
A) Stomach aches
B) Fever
C) Skin ailments
D) Headaches
  • 13. What type of habitat does the Sausage Tree prefer?
A) Savannas and riverbanks
B) Deserts
C) Mountains
D) Rainforests
  • 14. How is the Sausage Tree pollinated?
A) Water
B) Wind
C) Birds
D) Bats and insects
  • 15. What is a characteristic feature of the Sausage Tree's bark?
A) Bright red and peeling
B) Green and waxy
C) Covered in thorns
D) Grey and smooth when young, rougher with age
  • 16. The Sausage Tree is often associated with which cultural belief?
A) Strength and courage
B) Bad luck and misfortune
C) Wisdom and knowledge
D) Fertility and protection
  • 17. What is the primary method of seed dispersal for the Sausage Tree?
A) Animals
B) Wind
C) Water
D) Explosion
  • 18. What is the conservation status of the Sausage Tree?
A) Least Concern
B) Critically Endangered
C) Vulnerable
D) Endangered
  • 19. Which of these countries is NOT a native habitat for the Sausage Tree?
A) Kenya
B) Botswana
C) Zambia
D) Madagascar
  • 20. What is a common use of the Sausage Tree wood?
A) Furniture
B) Firewood
C) Dugout canoes
D) Construction
  • 21. Which animal is known to eat the fruit of the Sausage Tree?
A) Giraffes
B) Elephants
C) Zebras
D) Lions
  • 22. The Sausage Tree belongs to which plant family?
A) Poaceae
B) Bignoniaceae
C) Asteraceae
D) Fabaceae
  • 23. What is a common name for the Sausage Tree, besides its common one?
A) Apple Tree
B) Banana Tree
C) Orange Tree
D) Cucumber Tree
  • 24. How many leaflets typically comprise a Sausage Tree's compound leaf?
A) 1-3
B) 13-15
C) 3-5
D) 7-11
  • 25. What is the best way to propagate a Sausage Tree?
A) By layering
B) By division
C) By grafting
D) From seeds or cuttings
  • 26. What part of the Sausage Tree contains kigelinone?
A) Bark
B) Roots
C) Fruit
D) Leaves
  • 27. What happens to the Sausage Tree fruit after it falls to the ground?
A) It becomes edible
B) It rots and decomposes
C) It turns into a new tree
D) It immediately germinates
  • 28. What shape are the petals of the Sausage Tree flower?
A) Smooth and round
B) Wavy and frilled
C) Non-existent
D) Pointed and sharp
  • 29. What is the growth rate of a Sausage Tree?
A) Very slow
B) Slow
C) Fast
D) Moderate
  • 30. What is the purpose of the long, rope-like stalks that hold the Sausage Tree fruits?
A) To allow animals to reach the fruit more easily
B) To attract pollinators
C) To provide structural support for the tree
D) To protect the fruit from the sun
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