ThatQuiz Test Library Take this test now
How to Identify and Classify Buckthorn Trees
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What is the most common way buckthorn is identified?
A) Sharp thorns
B) Opposite leaf arrangement
C) Alternate leaf arrangement
D) Smooth bark
  • 2. What is the typical leaf shape of common buckthorn?
A) Oval
B) Needle-like
C) Compound
D) Heart-shaped
  • 3. How are the leaves of common buckthorn arranged on the branches?
A) Opposite
B) Whorled
C) Basal
D) Alternate
  • 4. What color are the berries of common buckthorn when ripe?
A) Black
B) Yellow
C) Green
D) Red
  • 5. Common buckthorn berries typically contain how many seeds?
A) Many
B) 2
C) 1
D) 4
  • 6. What is the bark of mature common buckthorn trees typically like?
A) Green and peeling
B) Dark gray with lenticels
C) Smooth and white
D) Covered in thorns
  • 7. What is the scientific name for common buckthorn?
A) Salix alba
B) Rhamnus cathartica
C) Fraxinus americana
D) Acer negundo
  • 8. What is one defining characteristic of glossy buckthorn's leaves?
A) Lack of teeth
B) Deep lobes
C) Spiny edges
D) Prominent teeth
  • 9. How are glossy buckthorn leaves arranged on the branches?
A) Alternate
B) Whorled
C) Opposite
D) Basal
  • 10. What color are the berries of glossy buckthorn when ripe?
A) Green
B) Dark purple to black
C) Yellow
D) Red
  • 11. What is the scientific name for glossy buckthorn?
A) Rhamnus cathartica
B) Quercus alba
C) Frangula alnus
D) Acer platanoides
  • 12. Which of these characteristics best describes glossy buckthorn bark?
A) Bright green
B) Rough and deeply furrowed
C) Grayish-brown with prominent lenticels
D) Smooth and white
  • 13. Compared to common buckthorn, glossy buckthorn is more tolerant of what?
A) Flooding
B) Shade
C) Full sun
D) Dry soil
  • 14. Which of the following is a typical habitat for buckthorn?
A) Deserts
B) Alpine meadows
C) Old growth forests
D) Disturbed areas
  • 15. What is a significant ecological impact of buckthorn?
A) Prevents soil erosion
B) Provides habitat for endangered species
C) Outcompetes native vegetation
D) Enhances biodiversity
  • 16. What is the term for plants that displace native species?
A) Invasive
B) Endangered
C) Native
D) Beneficial
  • 17. What is one common method of buckthorn control?
A) Planting more buckthorn
B) Watering regularly
C) Cutting and herbicide application
D) Fertilizing heavily
  • 18. Why is buckthorn difficult to eradicate?
A) Requires specific soil conditions
B) Susceptible to many diseases
C) Prolific seed production
D) Slow growth rate
  • 19. Which of these is NOT a distinguishing feature of buckthorn?
A) Alternate leaf arrangement on glossy buckthorn
B) Thorny branches on glossy buckthorn
C) Black berries in the fall
D) Opposite leaf arrangement on common buckthorn
  • 20. How can you differentiate between male and female buckthorn plants?
A) By leaf shape
B) By bark color
C) They are indistinguishable
D) By examining flower structures
  • 21. What type of soil does buckthorn typically prefer?
A) Rocky soil
B) Saturated soil
C) Well-drained soil
D) Highly acidic soil
  • 22. What is a characteristic growth habit of buckthorn?
A) Multi-stemmed shrub or small tree
B) Vine
C) Ground cover
D) Single, straight trunk
  • 23. Which tree species can be confused with buckthorn?
A) Oak
B) Dogwood
C) Birch
D) Pine
  • 24. What time of year are buckthorn berries most visible?
A) Summer
B) Fall
C) Winter
D) Spring
  • 25. What is the purpose of lenticels on buckthorn bark?
A) Support for climbing vines
B) Protection from insects
C) Water storage
D) Gas exchange
  • 26. What is the best time to cut down buckthorn for control?
A) Summer
B) Late fall or winter
C) Any time
D) Spring
  • 27. What is the meaning of 'cathartica' in the scientific name 'Rhamnus cathartica'?
A) Poisonous
B) Beautiful
C) Strong
D) Purgative
  • 28. What kind of flowers does common buckthorn have?
A) Large, showy flowers
B) Small, greenish-yellow
C) Bright red flowers
D) Fragrant white flowers
  • 29. Why is it important to control buckthorn?
A) To improve the buckthorn's health
B) To promote native plant growth
C) To increase soil erosion
D) To provide food for invasive species
  • 30. What is a good native replacement for buckthorn?
A) Norway maple
B) Japanese barberry
C) Serviceberry
D) Burning bush
Created with That Quiz — the site for test creation and grading in math and other subjects.