How to Identify and Classify Serviceberries
  • 1. What is the genus name for serviceberries?
A) Crataegus
B) Sorbus
C) Prunus
D) Amelanchier
  • 2. Serviceberries are typically classified as:
A) Shrubs or small trees
B) Groundcovers
C) Vines
D) Large trees
  • 3. What type of leaf arrangement do serviceberries have?
A) Basal
B) Opposite
C) Whorled
D) Alternate
  • 4. Serviceberry leaves are typically...
A) Needle-like
B) Lobed
C) Entire
D) Serrated
  • 5. Serviceberry flowers are typically what color?
A) White
B) Blue
C) Red
D) Yellow
  • 6. What is the typical flower shape of a serviceberry?
A) Petals absent
B) Petals fused into a tube
C) Petals strap-like and oblong
D) Petals round and overlapping
  • 7. Serviceberry fruits are what type of fruit?
A) Drupe
B) Pome
C) Capsule
D) Berry
  • 8. What color are ripe serviceberries typically?
A) White
B) Green
C) Reddish-purple to dark purple
D) Yellow
  • 9. Serviceberries are most commonly confused with:
A) Hawthorns
B) Pines
C) Maples
D) Oaks
  • 10. A key identifying feature differentiating serviceberries from hawthorns is:
A) Leaf shape
B) Berry color
C) Flower color
D) Lack of thorns
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a common habitat for serviceberries?
A) Woodlands
B) Open fields
C) Stream banks
D) Desert
  • 12. What is the typical bark texture of a mature serviceberry?
A) Rough and deeply furrowed
B) Smooth, gray with vertical fissures
C) Covered in thorns
D) Peeling in papery strips
  • 13. The number of carpels in a serviceberry flower typically indicates what?
A) Flower color
B) Number of seeds in the fruit
C) Leaf size
D) Plant height
  • 14. What is the term for the fine teeth along the leaf edge?
A) Lobes
B) Serrations
C) Spines
D) Scales
  • 15. Which feature is MOST helpful in distinguishing between different *Amelanchier* species?
A) Flower size
B) Bark texture
C) Berry color
D) Leaf shape and pubescence
  • 16. What does 'pubescent' refer to regarding serviceberry identification?
A) The size of the fruit
B) The plant's growth habit
C) The shininess of the bark
D) Presence of hairs on leaves or twigs
  • 17. During which season are serviceberries typically in bloom?
A) Autumn
B) Summer
C) Winter
D) Spring
  • 18. The fruits of serviceberries are attractive to which animal?
A) Lizards
B) Birds
C) Frogs
D) Snakes
  • 19. What is the root system of serviceberries typically like?
A) Bulbous
B) Adventitious roots
C) Fibrous and spreading
D) Deep taproot
  • 20. What is the sun exposure requirement for serviceberries to thrive?
A) Only full shade
B) Only full sun
C) Full sun to partial shade
D) Full shade
  • 21. What is a lenticel on a serviceberry tree?
A) A type of leaf
B) A small raised pore on the bark
C) A root structure
D) A protective covering on the bud
  • 22. Which of these is the most important factor when determining species differences?
A) The serviceberrys height
B) If it attracts birds
C) Morphology of leaves, flowers, and fruits.
D) How fast it grows
  • 23. The fruit produced by the serviceberry tree comes from what?
A) Leaf veins
B) Modified stem tissue
C) Root system
D) Ovary of the flower
  • 24. How can one tell if a serviceberry is old?
A) Diameter at breast height
B) The height of the tree
C) The smell of the flowers
D) How many berries it produces
  • 25. What is the ecological role of serviceberries?
A) Prevent soil erosion
B) Provide food for wildlife and pollinators
C) Provide shelter for small mammals
D) Act as a natural herbicide
  • 26. What is the most common use for the berries produced by serviceberry trees?
A) Decoration
B) Construction material
C) Medicine
D) Food source for people
  • 27. How can the flavor of serviceberries be described?
A) Savory with herbal accents
B) Sour with citrus notes
C) Sweet with almond undertones
D) Bitter with earthy hints
  • 28. What is the cultural significance of serviceberries to some Native American tribes?
A) Used as currency
B) Avoided due to superstition
C) Worshiped as deities
D) Used for food, medicine, and ceremonies
  • 29. What is a common pest that affects serviceberries?
A) Aphids
B) Bees
C) Spiders
D) Ants
  • 30. Which factor affects the growth habit of a serviceberry?
A) The leaf color
B) The tree's bark
C) Amount of snow in the winter
D) Soil drainage
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