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How to Identify and Classify Jacaranda Trees
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What is the most distinctive feature of a Jacaranda tree that aids in identification?
A) Orange berries
B) Rounded leaves
C) Lavender-blue flowers
D) Grey bark
  • 2. What type of leaf arrangement do Jacaranda trees typically have?
A) Alternate, simple
B) Alternate, pinnately compound
C) Opposite, bipinnately compound
D) Whorled, palmately compound
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a Jacaranda tree's canopy?
A) Pyramidal
B) Weeping
C) Rounded
D) Vase-shaped
  • 4. During which season do Jacaranda trees typically bloom?
A) Mid-summer
B) Late spring/early summer
C) Winter
D) Autumn
  • 5. What type of fruit does a Jacaranda tree produce?
A) Woody capsule
B) Acorn
C) Drupe
D) Fleshy berry
  • 6. What is the scientific name for the most common Jacaranda species?
A) Jacaranda alba
B) Jacaranda coerulea
C) Jacaranda grandiflora
D) Jacaranda mimosifolia
  • 7. What is the general height range for a mature Jacaranda tree?
A) 5-10 feet
B) 100-150 feet
C) 75-100 feet
D) 25-50 feet
  • 8. What is the typical color of the bark on a mature Jacaranda tree?
A) Bright green
B) Reddish-brown
C) Black
D) Grayish-brown
  • 9. Jacaranda trees are native to which continent?
A) Africa
B) South America
C) North America
D) Asia
  • 10. What is the texture of Jacaranda leaves?
A) Fern-like
B) Spiky
C) Waxy
D) Leathery
  • 11. Which of these is NOT a characteristic used to classify Jacaranda trees?
A) Leaf shape
B) Flower color
C) Fruit type
D) Root depth
  • 12. How are the seed pods of the Jacaranda tree described?
A) Long and cylindrical
B) Small and spiky
C) Round and flattened
D) Large and fleshy
  • 13. What climate is best suited for Jacaranda trees to thrive?
A) Tropical and humid
B) Warm and temperate
C) Cold and arid
D) Arctic
  • 14. Which part of the Jacaranda tree is considered messy due to shedding?
A) Bark
B) Branches
C) Roots
D) Flowers and leaves
  • 15. What is a common use for Jacaranda wood?
A) Paper production
B) Construction beams
C) Fuel wood
D) Furniture making
  • 16. What is the significance of the flower color in Jacaranda taxonomy?
A) Distinguishes between species
B) Indicates tree age
C) Attracts specific pollinators
D) Reflects soil pH
  • 17. How many leaflets are typically present on a single compound leaf of a Jacaranda?
A) 10-12
B) Numerous (dozens)
C) 7-9
D) 3-5
  • 18. Are Jacaranda trees typically evergreen or deciduous?
A) Always deciduous
B) Deciduous to semi-deciduous
C) Coniferous
D) Evergreen
  • 19. What type of soil do Jacaranda trees prefer?
A) Waterlogged soil
B) Sandy soil
C) Clay soil
D) Well-drained soil
  • 20. How does the Jacaranda tree propagate?
A) Budding
B) Spores
C) Rhizomes
D) Seeds and cuttings
  • 21. Which continent has seen widespread cultivation of Jacaranda trees as ornamentals?
A) Africa
B) Antarctica
C) Australia
D) Europe
  • 22. What is a potential problem when planting Jacaranda trees near sidewalks?
A) Surface roots can damage pavement
B) The leaves are poisonous
C) The trees attract pests
D) The shade is too dense
  • 23. What family does the Jacaranda tree belong to?
A) Fabaceae
B) Asteraceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Bignoniaceae
  • 24. What is the best time of year to prune a Jacaranda tree?
A) Autumn
B) During flowering
C) Late winter/early spring
D) Mid-summer
  • 25. What is a common pest that affects Jacaranda trees?
A) Aphids
B) Termites
C) Snails
D) Beetles
  • 26. What is the shape of individual Jacaranda flowers?
A) Star-shaped
B) Trumpet-shaped
C) Bell-shaped
D) Daisy-like
  • 27. How do young Jacaranda trees differ from mature ones in terms of bark?
A) Smoother bark
B) Darker bark
C) Lighter bark
D) Thicker bark
  • 28. Which of these characteristics is LEAST helpful in identifying a Jacaranda tree?
A) Flower color
B) Leaf structure
C) Seed pod shape
D) Presence of birds nests
  • 29. What is one way that Jacaranda trees contribute to the ecosystem?
A) Fix nitrogen in the soil
B) Produce edible fruits
C) Provide shade
D) Repel insects
  • 30. If you were unsure of a tree being a Jacaranda, which feature would you examine most closely?
A) The tree trunk
B) The surrounding soil
C) The compound leaves
D) The root system
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