How to Identify and Classify Sausage Trees
  • 1. What is the scientific name for the Sausage Tree?
A) Mangifera indica
B) Ficus carica
C) Kigelia africana
D) Adansonia digitata
  • 2. Sausage trees are native to which continent?
A) Australia
B) Africa
C) South America
D) Asia
  • 3. What is the shape of the Sausage Tree's fruit?
A) Elongated and sausage-like
B) Flat and disc-shaped
C) Small and berry-like
D) Round and apple-like
  • 4. What is the typical length of the Sausage Tree's fruit?
A) 5-10 cm
B) 60-90 cm
C) 10-20 cm
D) 30-60 cm
  • 5. What color are the flowers of the Sausage Tree?
A) Light blue
B) Maroon to reddish-brown
C) Pure white
D) Bright yellow
  • 6. When do Sausage Tree flowers typically bloom?
A) At night
B) Late afternoon
C) Early morning
D) During the day
  • 7. What attracts pollinators to Sausage Tree flowers?
A) Their strong scent
B) Their bright color
C) Their sweet nectar
D) Their unique shape
  • 8. What type of leaves does a Sausage Tree have?
A) Simple and oval
B) Palmately compound
C) Needle-like
D) Pinnately compound
  • 9. How tall can a Sausage Tree typically grow?
A) 25-30 meters
B) 10-15 meters
C) 18-20 meters
D) 5-10 meters
  • 10. What is the texture of the Sausage Tree's fruit?
A) Soft and fleshy
B) Fibrous and pulpy
C) Hard and woody
D) Smooth and waxy
  • 11. Are Sausage Tree fruits typically eaten raw by humans?
A) No, they are often toxic when raw
B) Only by certain tribes
C) Only when ripe
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) Skin ailments
C) Fever
D) Headaches
  • 13. What type of habitat does the Sausage Tree prefer?
A) Rainforests
B) Mountains
C) Savannas and riverbanks
D) Deserts
  • 14. How is the Sausage Tree pollinated?
A) Water
B) Bats and insects
C) Wind
D) Birds
  • 15. What is a characteristic feature of the Sausage Tree's bark?
A) Green and waxy
B) Covered in thorns
C) Grey and smooth when young, rougher with age
D) Bright red and peeling
  • 16. The Sausage Tree is often associated with which cultural belief?
A) Fertility and protection
B) Wisdom and knowledge
C) Strength and courage
D) Bad luck and misfortune
  • 17. What is the primary method of seed dispersal for the Sausage Tree?
A) Explosion
B) Animals
C) Water
D) Wind
  • 18. What is the conservation status of the Sausage Tree?
A) Endangered
B) Critically Endangered
C) Vulnerable
D) Least Concern
  • 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) Firewood
B) Dugout canoes
C) Furniture
D) Construction
  • 21. Which animal is known to eat the fruit of the Sausage Tree?
A) Zebras
B) Giraffes
C) Elephants
D) Lions
  • 22. The Sausage Tree belongs to which plant family?
A) Fabaceae
B) Asteraceae
C) Bignoniaceae
D) Poaceae
  • 23. What is a common name for the Sausage Tree, besides its common one?
A) Orange Tree
B) Cucumber Tree
C) Banana Tree
D) Apple Tree
  • 24. How many leaflets typically comprise a Sausage Tree's compound leaf?
A) 3-5
B) 13-15
C) 1-3
D) 7-11
  • 25. What is the best way to propagate a Sausage Tree?
A) By grafting
B) By layering
C) From seeds or cuttings
D) By division
  • 26. What part of the Sausage Tree contains kigelinone?
A) Leaves
B) Bark
C) Roots
D) Fruit
  • 27. What happens to the Sausage Tree fruit after it falls to the ground?
A) It immediately germinates
B) It rots and decomposes
C) It turns into a new tree
D) It becomes edible
  • 28. What shape are the petals of the Sausage Tree flower?
A) Non-existent
B) Pointed and sharp
C) Smooth and round
D) Wavy and frilled
  • 29. What is the growth rate of a Sausage Tree?
A) Fast
B) Slow
C) Moderate
D) Very slow
  • 30. What is the purpose of the long, rope-like stalks that hold the Sausage Tree fruits?
A) To attract pollinators
B) To protect the fruit from the sun
C) To provide structural support for the tree
D) To allow animals to reach the fruit more easily
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