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