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