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How to Identify and Classify Lucumas
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the primary botanical family to which Lucuma belongs?
A) Fabaceae
B) Rosaceae
C) Sapotaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 2. Which continent is the Lucuma fruit native to?
A) Africa
B) South America
C) Asia
D) North America
  • 3. What is the most common color of Lucuma flesh when ripe?
A) White
B) Green
C) Red
D) Yellow-orange
  • 4. The texture of Lucuma is often described as:
A) Dry and starchy
B) Fibrous and pulpy
C) Juicy and smooth
D) Crisp and watery
  • 5. What type of climate is best suited for Lucuma cultivation?
A) Subtropical
B) Desert
C) Temperate
D) Arctic
  • 6. How are Lucuma fruits typically consumed?
A) Only dried
B) Cooked or processed
C) Raw
D) Exclusively as juice
  • 7. The scientific name of Lucuma obovata is:
A) Malus lucuma
B) Solanum lucuma
C) Pouteria lucuma
D) Lucuma edulis
  • 8. Which country is a major producer of Lucuma?
A) Peru
B) Mexico
C) Spain
D) Brazil
  • 9. What is a common culinary use of Lucuma?
A) Making wine
B) Pickling
C) As a staple vegetable
D) Flavoring ice cream
  • 10. What is a distinctive feature of Lucuma seeds?
A) Tiny, white seeds
B) Small, black seeds
C) No seeds
D) Large, shiny brown seeds
  • 11. The shape of a typical Lucuma fruit is:
A) Square
B) Elongated and thin
C) Round or oval
D) Heart-shaped
  • 12. What is the approximate size of a mature Lucuma tree?
A) Small shrub
B) Vine
C) Tall tree
D) Medium-sized tree
  • 13. What is the taste of Lucuma often compared to?
A) Coconut
B) Strawberry
C) Lemon
D) Maple syrup
  • 14. Which characteristic is helpful in distinguishing different Lucuma varieties?
A) Bark thickness
B) Leaf color
C) Root depth
D) Fruit shape and size
  • 15. What time of year is Lucuma typically harvested?
A) Spring
B) Winter
C) Autumn
D) Summer
  • 16. What is a nutritional benefit associated with Lucuma?
A) Lack of vitamins
B) Source of antioxidants
C) Contains no fiber
D) High in saturated fat
  • 17. How is Lucuma typically propagated?
A) Grafting
B) Air layering
C) Direct seeding
D) Cuttings
  • 18. Which factor affects the sweetness of Lucuma fruits?
A) Altitude
B) Maturity at harvest
C) Soil color
D) Tree age
  • 19. What is the exterior color of an unripe Lucuma fruit?
A) Orange
B) Brown
C) Yellow
D) Green
  • 20. Which of these is a factor in determining the quality of Lucuma fruit?
A) Absence of blemishes
B) Pale color
C) Small size
D) Hard texture
  • 21. Lucuma is often used as a natural sweetener. Why?
A) Lower glycemic index
B) Artificial additives
C) Unpleasant taste
D) High fructose content
  • 22. In what type of soil does Lucuma thrive?
A) Waterlogged soil
B) Sandy soil
C) Clay soil
D) Well-drained soil
  • 23. What is the main pest concern for Lucuma trees?
A) Spider mites
B) Aphids
C) Fruit flies
D) Caterpillars
  • 24. What is a traditional use of Lucuma, besides culinary?
A) Construction material
B) Textile dye
C) Animal feed
D) Traditional medicine
  • 25. Which is NOT a characteristic to identify Lucuma?
A) Yellow/Orange Flesh
B) Purple Flowers
C) Brown Seeds
D) Starchy Texture
  • 26. What happens to the flavor of Lucuma during storage?
A) Becomes bitter
B) Becomes sour
C) Flavor diminishes
D) Flavor intensifies
  • 27. How many seeds does a Lucuma fruit typically contain?
A) More than 10
B) 6-10
C) 1-5
D) None
  • 28. What is a common way to preserve Lucuma?
A) Freezing pulp
B) Pickling whole fruits
C) Canning
D) Salting
  • 29. Which of the following is NOT a synonym for Lucuma?
A) Lucumo
B) Avocado
C) Eggfruit
D) LĂșcuma
  • 30. What is the best method for determining Lucuma fruit ripeness?
A) Hard as a rock
B) Slightly soft to the touch
C) Completely green
D) Extremely soft and mushy
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