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