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