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