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How to Identify and Classify Pawpaws - Quiz
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  • 1. What is the defining characteristic that separates pawpaws from other temperate fruits?
A) Their long shelf life.
B) Their small size.
C) Their spiky exterior.
D) Their tropical flavor profile.
  • 2. To what plant family do pawpaws belong?
A) Solanaceae
B) Annonaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Rutaceae
  • 3. What type of leaf arrangement is characteristic of pawpaw trees?
A) Basal
B) Alternate
C) Whorled
D) Opposite
  • 4. What is the typical shape of pawpaw leaves?
A) Oblong-lanceolate
B) Heart-shaped
C) Needle-like
D) Round
  • 5. What is the most common color of pawpaw flowers?
A) Pink
B) Yellow
C) Maroon
D) White
  • 6. How many petals do pawpaw flowers typically have?
A) 8
B) 6
C) 5
D) 4
  • 7. What is the texture of a ripe pawpaw fruit?
A) Hard and crunchy
B) Fibrous and dry
C) Soft and custard-like
D) Gritty and rough
  • 8. What is the approximate size of a mature pawpaw fruit?
A) Larger than a watermelon
B) 1-2 inches long
C) 8-10 inches long
D) 3-6 inches long
  • 9. What is the typical color of the flesh of a ripe pawpaw?
A) Red
B) Yellow to orange
C) Green
D) Purple
  • 10. How many seeds does a pawpaw fruit usually contain?
A) One small seed
B) Numerous tiny seeds
C) No seeds
D) Several large, bean-like seeds
  • 11. What is the scientific name of the common pawpaw?
A) Malus domestica
B) Carica papaya
C) Asimina triloba
D) Mangifera indica
  • 12. In what type of habitat are pawpaws most commonly found?
A) Open, sunny fields
B) Moist, shady understories
C) Alpine meadows
D) Deserts
  • 13. Which U.S. region is considered the pawpaw's native range?
A) Pacific Northwest
B) Southwestern United States
C) Eastern United States
D) Western United States
  • 14. What is a common method of pawpaw propagation?
A) Air layering
B) Leaf cuttings
C) Seed or root suckers
D) Grafting onto apple trees
  • 15. What is a potential pest of pawpaw trees?
A) Aphids
B) Japanese beetles
C) Spider mites
D) Pawpaw peduncle borer
  • 16. Why can it be difficult to achieve pawpaw fruit set?
A) Inefficient pollination
B) Excessive watering
C) Lack of sunlight
D) Overly acidic soil
  • 17. What is the term for a group of pawpaw trees that have arisen from a single root system?
A) Colony
B) Orchard
C) Grove
D) Forest
  • 18. What is a key characteristic for distinguishing between different pawpaw cultivars?
A) Leaf shape
B) Flower size
C) Bark color
D) Fruit size, flavor, and ripening time
  • 19. Which animal is the primary pollinator of pawpaws?
A) Bees
B) Flies and beetles
C) Butterflies
D) Hummingbirds
  • 20. What is the significance of the name 'triloba' in Asimina triloba?
A) Refers to the three fruits per cluster
B) Refers to the three sections of the fruit
C) Refers to the three-lobed calyx
D) Refers to the three leaves per node
  • 21. What is the chilling requirement for pawpaw trees?
A) No chilling requirement
B) High
C) Very high
D) Low to moderate
  • 22. How should ripe pawpaws be stored?
A) Refrigerated and used quickly
B) Dried in the sun
C) Frozen whole
D) At room temperature
  • 23. What is a good soil pH range for growing pawpaws?
A) 8.5-9.5
B) 5.5-7.0
C) 7.5-8.5
D) 4.0-5.0
  • 24. Why should you plant more than one pawpaw tree?
A) To prevent disease
B) To increase shade
C) To attract wildlife
D) For cross-pollination
  • 25. Which of these is NOT a common synonym for pawpaw?
A) Poor man's banana
B) Paw-paw
C) Quince
D) Custard apple
  • 26. What characteristic of pawpaw wood makes it less desirable for commercial use?
A) Highly resinous
B) Soft and weak
C) Extremely hard
D) Prone to cracking
  • 27. When is the typical harvest season for pawpaws in the Eastern United States?
A) Late spring
B) Late summer to early fall
C) Early spring
D) Mid-winter
  • 28. What compound found in pawpaw bark and seeds can act as an insecticide?
A) Citric acid
B) Tannins
C) Capsaicin
D) Annonaceous acetogenins
  • 29. How can you tell if a pawpaw fruit is ripe while still on the tree?
A) It gives slightly to gentle pressure
B) The stem turns brown
C) The leaves around the fruit turn yellow
D) The fruit becomes very heavy
  • 30. What is a possible health benefit associated with consuming pawpaws?
A) Reduced cholesterol
B) Improved eyesight
C) Increased bone density
D) Antioxidant properties
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