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How to Identify and Classify Caimitos
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the scientific name for Caimito?
A) Malus domestica
B) Mangifera indica
C) Citrus sinensis
D) Chrysophyllum cainito
  • 2. What is the most common skin color of a mature Caimito fruit?
A) Purple
B) Yellow
C) Red
D) Green
  • 3. What is a less common, but still valid, skin color of a mature Caimito fruit?
A) Blue
B) Green
C) Pink
D) Orange
  • 4. What does the star-shaped pattern inside a cut Caimito represent?
A) A sign of ripeness
B) The level of sweetness
C) A magical symbol
D) The arrangement of the seeds
  • 5. Caimito trees are typically found in what type of climate?
A) Tropical
B) Arctic
C) Desert
D) Temperate
  • 6. To what plant family does the Caimito belong?
A) Rosaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Rutaceae
D) Sapotaceae
  • 7. Which part of the Caimito fruit is edible?
A) The skin and seeds
B) The seeds only
C) The skin only
D) The pulp surrounding the seeds
  • 8. What is the texture of ripe Caimito fruit pulp?
A) Smooth and creamy
B) Grainy and dry
C) Hard and crunchy
D) Watery and tart
  • 9. The leaves of the Caimito tree are known for what unique feature?
A) Blue veins
B) Red edges
C) Golden underside
D) Silver spots
  • 10. How are Caimitos typically propagated?
A) Grafting
B) Air layering
C) Direct sowing
D) Division
  • 11. What is a common culinary use for Caimito?
A) Eaten fresh
B) Used to make tea
C) Used to make furniture
D) Used as a spice
  • 12. What is the shape of a typical Caimito fruit?
A) Elongated
B) Oval
C) Pear-shaped
D) Round
  • 13. What is the growth habit of a Caimito tree?
A) Deciduous
B) Evergreen
C) Herbaceous
D) Coniferous
  • 14. What part of the world is Caimito native to?
A) Europe
B) Southeast Asia
C) Africa
D) The Caribbean
  • 15. What is the main characteristic that differentiates green and purple Caimitos besides the skin color?
A) Taste and texture variations
B) Leaf shape
C) Tree size
D) Seed count
  • 16. How do you tell when a Caimito is ripe based on touch?
A) Extremely soft and mushy
B) Slightly soft to the touch
C) Rough texture
D) Completely hard
  • 17. What is a common pest that affects Caimito trees?
A) Earthworms
B) Fruit flies
C) Bees
D) Ladybugs
  • 18. What type of flower does the Caimito tree produce?
A) Small, inconspicuous flowers
B) Large, showy flowers
C) Flowers only bloom at night
D) Scentless flowers
  • 19. What is the nutritional value that Caimito is most known for?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin D
C) Calcium
D) Iron
  • 20. How many seeds are typically found inside a Caimito fruit?
A) 50+
B) 10-20
C) None
D) 1-8
  • 21. What is a synonym for Caimito?
A) Star Apple
B) Custard Apple
C) Rose Apple
D) Sugar Apple
  • 22. Caimito trees are best grown in what type of soil?
A) Sandy soil
B) Clay soil
C) Rocky soil
D) Well-drained soil
  • 23. What is the approximate height a mature Caimito tree can reach?
A) 1-2 meters
B) 50+ meters
C) 10-30 meters
D) Less than 1 meter
  • 24. What is a characteristic feature of the Caimito seed?
A) Red and sticky
B) Green and spongy
C) Soft and white
D) Hard and black
  • 25. Which of these climates is least suitable for growing Caimito?
A) Coastal climates
B) Humid, tropical climates
C) Cold, temperate climates
D) Warm, subtropical climates
  • 26. What is the primary mode of dispersal of Caimito seeds in nature?
A) Explosion
B) Water
C) Wind
D) Animals
  • 27. A fully mature Caimito fruit will often:
A) Change color drastically
B) Fall from the tree
C) Release a strong odor
D) Remain attached to the tree indefinitely
  • 28. What is the typical fruiting season for Caimito trees?
A) Year-round
B) Winter only
C) Spring only
D) Varies by region
  • 29. What is the flavor profile of a ripe Caimito?
A) Sweet and mild
B) Sour and tangy
C) Bitter and astringent
D) Spicy and pungent
  • 30. What other parts of the Caimito tree, besides the fruit, might have traditional uses?
A) None
B) Flowers only
C) Roots only
D) Leaves and bark
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