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How to Identify and Classify Dandelion Greens
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What is the primary leaf shape of a dandelion?
A) Spatulate
B) Ovate
C) Lanceolate
D) Cordate
  • 2. Are dandelion leaves typically smooth or serrated?
A) Smooth
B) Lobbed
C) Serrated
D) Wavy
  • 3. What color are dandelion leaves?
A) Red
B) Yellow
C) Green
D) Purple
  • 4. Which growth habit best describes dandelions?
A) Basal rosette
B) Erect stem
C) Climbing vine
D) Woody shrub
  • 5. What type of flower does a dandelion produce?
A) Umbel
B) Raceme
C) Solitary
D) Composite
  • 6. Dandelion flowers are typically what color?
A) White
B) Blue
C) Yellow
D) Purple
  • 7. The dandelion seed head is commonly known as what?
A) Pod
B) Blowball
C) Acorn
D) Cone
  • 8. What type of root system does a dandelion have?
A) Adventitious
B) Taproot
C) Tuberous
D) Fibrous
  • 9. Are dandelion leaves arranged oppositely or alternately?
A) Neither, basal rosette
B) Whorled
C) Oppositely
D) Alternately
  • 10. What is the botanical name for the common dandelion?
A) Urtica dioica
B) Rumex crispus
C) Plantago major
D) Taraxacum officinale
  • 11. What is a key characteristic that distinguishes dandelion leaves from similar plants like catsear?
A) Purple stems
B) Red veins
C) Hairless leaves
D) Hairy leaves
  • 12. Where are dandelions commonly found?
A) Dense forests
B) Aquatic environments
C) Deserts
D) Lawns and fields
  • 13. What is the typical height of a dandelion plant (to the top of the flower)?
A) 5-6 feet
B) 1-2 feet
C) 2-12 inches
D) 3-4 feet
  • 14. Is the dandelion plant considered an annual, biennial, or perennial?
A) Annual
B) Perennial
C) Biennial
D) Annual-Biennial
  • 15. What is a culinary use for dandelion greens?
A) Building Material
B) Fuel
C) Salads
D) Fabric Dye
  • 16. What season are dandelion greens typically harvested?
A) Spring
B) Summer
C) Autumn
D) Winter
  • 17. What condition might make dandelion greens taste more bitter?
A) Cold weather
B) Cloudy weather
C) Hot weather
D) Rainy weather
  • 18. What part of the dandelion plant is NOT generally considered edible?
A) Roots
B) Flowers
C) Seed head (mature)
D) Leaves
  • 19. Dandelion leaves are a good source of which vitamin?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin A
  • 20. What is one potential medicinal use of dandelion root?
A) Pain reliever
B) Digestive aid
C) Cough suppressant
D) Antiseptic
  • 21. When are dandelion greens at their least bitter?
A) Mid summer
B) Early spring
C) Late spring
D) Late fall
  • 22. How can you reduce the bitterness of dandelion greens before eating them?
A) Blanch them
B) Freeze them
C) Boil them for a long time
D) Dehydrate them
  • 23. What soil conditions do dandelions prefer?
A) Well-drained soil
B) Sandy soil
C) Waterlogged soil
D) Clay soil
  • 24. What characteristic does 'cutleaf evening primrose' have that dandelion doesn't?
A) Hairy leaves
B) Yellow flowers
C) Serrated leaves
D) Taproot
  • 25. What is a common use for dandelion flowers besides eating?
A) Making glue
B) Making rope
C) Making wine
D) Making paper
  • 26. True or False: Dandelions are native to North America.
A) True
B) Sometimes
C) It is unknown
D) False
  • 27. What is a method of propagation for dandelions?
A) Grafting
B) Layering
C) Cuttings
D) Seeds
  • 28. What animal commonly eats dandelions?
A) Sharks
B) Snakes
C) Rabbits
D) Lions
  • 29. What might indicate that a dandelion green is too old to eat?
A) Sweet smell
B) Small size
C) Bright green color
D) Tough texture
  • 30. What should you avoid when foraging for dandelion greens?
A) Sunny areas
B) Areas with many other dandelions
C) Areas treated with pesticides
D) Areas with well-drained soil
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