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How to Identify and Classify Longans - Exam
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What family do Longan trees belong to?
A) Rosaceae
B) Rutaceae
C) Myrtaceae
D) Sapindaceae
  • 2. Longan fruits are botanically classified as a:
A) Berry
B) Aggregate fruit
C) Drupe
D) Pome
  • 3. What is the typical color of longan fruit skin?
A) Purple
B) Brownish-yellow
C) Bright Red
D) Green
  • 4. The transliteration of Longan in Chinese is:
A) Li Zhi
B) Mang Guo
C) Bo Luo
D) Long Yan
  • 5. What is the texture of longan pulp generally like?
A) Dry and powdery
B) Fibrous and tough
C) Translucent and fleshy
D) Watery and mushy
  • 6. Which of these is a common descriptor for longan flavor?
A) Musky and sweet
B) Bitter and earthy
C) Sour and citrusy
D) Salty and savory
  • 7. How are longans typically sold and distributed?
A) Individually wrapped
B) As a dried powder
C) Peeled and canned
D) In clusters or bunches
  • 8. What is a key characteristic used to differentiate longan varieties?
A) Bark color
B) Fruit size
C) Root depth
D) Leaf shape
  • 9. The 'Kohala' cultivar is known for what fruit characteristic?
A) Early fruiting season
B) Resistance to pests
C) High fruit quality
D) Dwarf tree size
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a common method of longan propagation?
A) Air layering
B) Seed propagation
C) Grafting rose cuttings
D) Grafting
  • 11. What climate is best suited for longan cultivation?
A) Temperate
B) Arctic
C) Subtropical and tropical
D) Arid
  • 12. What does the seed of the longan look like?
A) Yellow and speckled
B) Bright red and smooth
C) Dark brown or black with a white scar
D) Pale green and wrinkled
  • 13. How does the longan tree leaf arrangement look?
A) Opposite and simple
B) Whorled and palmate
C) Basal and linear
D) Alternate and pinnately compound
  • 14. What are the typical longan tree sizes?
A) Dwarf
B) Medium to large
C) Small to medium
D) Creeping vine
  • 15. Where is Longan believed to have originated?
A) South America
B) Europe
C) Africa
D) Southeast Asia
  • 16. What is the general shape of a longan fruit?
A) Pear-shaped
B) Kidney-shaped
C) Oblong
D) Spherical
  • 17. Which pest commonly affects longan trees?
A) Fruit flies
B) Spider mites
C) Aphids
D) Cabbage worms
  • 18. What is a good indicator of longan fruit ripeness?
A) Strong, sour smell
B) Very firm texture
C) Easy detachment from the cluster
D) Bright green color
  • 19. Which country is a major producer of longans?
A) Italy
B) Thailand
C) Canada
D) Brazil
  • 20. What is the name given to dried longan fruit?
A) Golden Nugget
B) Dragon's Eye
C) Sweet Jewel
D) Tropical Delight
  • 21. How many petals does a Longan flower typically have?
A) 4
B) 3
C) 5
D) 6
  • 22. What color are Longan flowers typically?
A) Purple
B) Dark Blue
C) Yellowish-white
D) Bright Red
  • 23. What type of inflorescence does Longan have?
A) Panicle
B) Umbel
C) Cyme
D) Spike
  • 24. What type of soil is ideal for Longan cultivation?
A) Loamy
B) Well-drained
C) Sandy
D) Clay heavy
  • 25. How many years does it usually take for a Longan tree to bear fruit from seed?
A) 1-2
B) 5-6
C) 7-8
D) 3-4
  • 26. What is the significance of the white scar on the Longan seed?
A) Attachment point of the seed to the fruit
B) Nutrient storage
C) Indication of seed viability
D) Embryonic development point
  • 27. In traditional medicine, Longan is believed to have properties related to:
A) Calming effect
B) Energy boosting
C) Pain relief
D) Digestive aid
  • 28. What is the scientific name for Longan?
A) Dimocarpus longan
B) Nephelium lappaceum
C) Mangifera indica
D) Litchi chinensis
  • 29. What is the benefit of air layering Longan?
A) Pest resistance
B) Drought resistance
C) Larger fruit size
D) Faster fruiting
  • 30. How should Longan fruit be stored to maximize shelf life?
A) Frozen
B) In direct sunlight
C) At room temperature
D) Refrigerated
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