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