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How to Identify and Classify Pitangas
Contributed by: Andrews
  • 1. What family does the pitanga belong to?
A) Solanaceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Myrtaceae
  • 2. What is the scientific name of the most common pitanga?
A) Malpighia emarginata
B) Acca sellowiana
C) Eugenia uniflora
D) Psidium guajava
  • 3. What is the most distinguishing feature of a pitanga fruit?
A) Spotted skin
B) Ribbed shape
C) Hairy exterior
D) Perfectly round shape
  • 4. What color are unripe pitangas typically?
A) Green
B) Yellow
C) Red
D) Black
  • 5. As pitangas ripen, what color do they transition to?
A) Green to yellow
B) Blue to purple
C) Red to dark red or black
D) White to pink
  • 6. What is the taste of a ripe pitanga often described as?
A) Very bitter
B) Sweet and tart
C) Bland and tasteless
D) Extremely sour
  • 7. What type of climate is pitanga best suited for?
A) Subtropical to tropical
B) Desert
C) Arctic
D) Alpine
  • 8. How are pitanga leaves arranged on the stem?
A) Whorled
B) Opposite
C) Alternate
D) Spiral
  • 9. What is the typical size of a pitanga fruit?
A) 10-15 cm
B) 20-30 cm
C) 5-10 cm
D) 1-2 cm
  • 10. What is the texture of the pitanga skin?
A) Smooth
B) Scaly
C) Hairy
D) Rough
  • 11. Are pitangas usually found as single fruits or in clusters?
A) Small clusters of 2-3
B) They only grow underground
C) Large clusters
D) Single fruits
  • 12. What type of flower does the pitanga plant have?
A) White and fragrant
B) Large and colorful
C) Blue and odorless
D) Small and inconspicuous
  • 13. What is the shape of a pitanga leaf?
A) Circular
B) Fan-shaped
C) Lanceolate to ovate
D) Needle-like
  • 14. What is a common use for pitanga leaves besides culinary?
A) Animal feed
B) Dye production
C) Medicinal tea
D) Building material
  • 15. What is the growth habit of a pitanga plant?
A) Vine
B) Large tree
C) Shrub or small tree
D) Ground cover
  • 16. How many seeds does a pitanga fruit typically contain?
A) More than twenty
B) None
C) Five to ten
D) One or two
  • 17. What is the role of the ribs on the pitanga fruit?
A) Protects the fruit
B) Distinguishes the variety
C) Helps with seed dispersal
D) Attracts pollinators
  • 18. What soil type is best for growing pitangas?
A) Salty
B) Well-drained
C) Waterlogged
D) Clay-heavy
  • 19. Are pitangas native to Brazil?
A) No, they're from North America
B) Yes
C) No, they're from Asia
D) No, they're from Africa
  • 20. What is a common name for pitanga other than Surinam cherry?
A) Jamaican Cherry
B) Brazilian Cherry
C) Florida Cherry
D) Australian Cherry
  • 21. What is the best way to propagate pitanga plants?
A) Root division only
B) Air layering only
C) Grafting only
D) Seeds or cuttings
  • 22. What type of fruit is a pitanga?
A) Pome
B) Drupe
C) Aggregate fruit
D) Berry
  • 23. How much sunlight do pitangas need?
A) Full shade only
B) Full sun to partial shade
C) Artificial light only
D) Minimal sunlight
  • 24. What is a common pest that affects pitanga plants?
A) Fruit flies
B) Deer
C) Snails
D) Rabbits
  • 25. Which part of the pitanga flower develops into the fruit?
A) Stamen
B) Petals
C) Sepals
D) Ovary
  • 26. What is a benefit of growing pitangas?
A) Grows rapidly without water
B) Attracts birds
C) Requires no maintenance
D) Repels insects
  • 27. Which of these characteristics IS NOT helpful for classifying a specific variety of pitanga?
A) Fruit color
B) Soil pH
C) Leaf size
D) Rib shape
  • 28. What food product is pitanga commonly used in?
A) Pickles
B) Potato chips
C) Jams and jellies
D) Sauerkraut
  • 29. Which vitamin is pitanga a good source of?
A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin C
  • 30. What is the approximate height a pitanga shrub/tree will grow to?
A) 15-25 feet
B) 100-120 feet
C) 60-80 feet
D) 2-4 feet
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