A) The mature leaves B) The spores C) The tightly curled fronds D) The roots
A) Ostrich fern B) Maidenhair fern C) Hay-scented fern D) Christmas fern
A) Moist, shady areas B) Sandy, coastal areas C) Dry, sunny areas D) Rocky, alpine areas
A) Autumn B) Winter C) Summer D) Spring
A) Harvesting all fiddleheads from a plant B) Using a sharp knife C) Proper identification D) Wearing gloves
A) At least 4 B) None C) 2 D) 1
A) Gravelly soil B) Clay soil C) Rich, organic soil D) Sandy soil
A) Baking B) Frying C) Eating raw D) Boiling or steaming
A) High cholesterol B) Food poisoning C) Vitamin deficiency D) Allergies
A) Stem cuttings B) Leaf grafting C) Rhizome division D) Seed planting
A) Neutral B) Highly acidic C) Highly alkaline D) Slightly acidic
A) Western North America B) Southern North America C) Eastern North America D) Central North America
A) Smooth stem B) Brown, papery scales C) Covered in dense hairs D) Deep U-shaped groove on the inside of the stem
A) 10-15 minutes B) 2-3 minutes C) 1 hour D) 30 seconds
A) Iron B) Calcium C) Vitamin A D) Vitamin D
A) Photosynthesis B) Support C) Storage and propagation D) Water absorption
A) Chipmunk B) Deer C) Squirrel D) Rabbit
A) Rhizoid B) Sporangium C) Fiddle D) Crozier
A) Chemical fertilizer B) High-nitrogen fertilizer C) High-phosphorus fertilizer D) Organic compost
A) Reduced plant size in subsequent years B) Brighter green color C) Increased spore production D) Thicker rhizomes
A) 1/3 of the fiddleheads B) 1/2 of the fiddleheads C) 2/3 of the fiddleheads D) All of the fiddleheads
A) The brown papery scales on the stem B) A very hairy stem C) A reddish tint D) Spotted stems
A) 11-13 B) 8-10 C) 3-7 D) 1-2
A) It can scorch the leaves B) It increases spore production C) It prevents rhizome development D) It can enhance growth
A) Some fern species are toxic B) The taste varies greatly C) They may be protected species D) They may cause allergic reactions
A) Refrigerated B) Dried in the sun C) Left at room temperature D) Frozen without blanching
A) They can be gritty or sandy B) They will become tough C) They will lose their flavor D) They will be more nutritious
A) Salt water B) Rainwater C) Tap water D) Well water
A) Topsoil B) Clay C) Perlite D) Sand
A) Diatomaceous earth B) Removing all ground cover C) Chemical pesticides D) Overwatering |