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How to Identify and Classify Chokeberries
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the genus name for chokeberries?
A) Sorbus
B) Aronia
C) Prunus
D) Malus
  • 2. Which chokeberry species has black fruit?
A) Aronia prunifolia
B) Aronia arbutifolia
C) Sorbus americana
D) Aronia melanocarpa
  • 3. What fruit color characterizes Aronia arbutifolia?
A) Black
B) Yellow
C) Red
D) Purple
  • 4. Aronia prunifolia is often considered a hybrid of which two species?
A) Prunus serotina and Aronia melanocarpa
B) Malus domestica and Aronia arbutifolia
C) Aronia melanocarpa and Sorbus americana
D) Aronia arbutifolia and Aronia melanocarpa
  • 5. What is a key leaf characteristic to look for when identifying chokeberries?
A) Serrations along the leaf margin
B) Smooth leaf margin
C) Needle-like leaves
D) Compound leaves
  • 6. What type of flower cluster do chokeberries typically have?
A) Corymb
B) Spike
C) Raceme
D) Panicle
  • 7. What is the typical fruit size of chokeberries?
A) Very large, melon-like
B) Large, apple-like
C) Long, pod-like
D) Small, berry-like
  • 8. What is the habitat preference of many chokeberry species?
A) Wetlands and edges of woods
B) Alpine meadows
C) Deserts
D) Deep forests
  • 9. Which species is commonly called 'Red Chokeberry'?
A) Aronia arbutifolia
B) Aronia prunifolia
C) Aronia melanocarpa
D) Sorbus aucuparia
  • 10. What is a distinguishing feature of Aronia melanocarpa's fruit?
A) Green color
B) Dark, almost black color
C) Orange color
D) Bright red color
  • 11. Which term describes the arrangement of leaves on a chokeberry stem?
A) Opposite
B) Whorled
C) Basal
D) Alternate
  • 12. What is the taste of chokeberries often described as?
A) Sour
B) Sweet
C) Astringent
D) Salty
  • 13. In what season do chokeberries typically ripen?
A) Winter
B) Early summer
C) Spring
D) Late summer/early fall
  • 14. What is the flower color of chokeberries?
A) Blue
B) Yellow
C) White or pinkish
D) Purple
  • 15. What is the typical size of a mature chokeberry shrub?
A) Under 1 foot
B) Over 20 feet
C) 3-8 feet
D) 10-15 feet
  • 16. Are chokeberries deciduous or evergreen?
A) Evergreen
B) Deciduous
C) Coniferous
D) Semi-evergreen
  • 17. Which of these characteristics best describes the stems of chokeberries?
A) Relatively slender
B) Covered in thorns
C) Thick and woody
D) Vine-like
  • 18. How can you differentiate Aronia from other similar-looking berries like Sorbus?
A) By the root system
B) By examining the flower and fruit clusters
C) By the presence of thorns
D) By examining the bark
  • 19. What is the most reliable method for confirming chokeberry species identification?
A) Relying solely on fruit color
B) Relying solely on stem color
C) Relying solely on leaf shape
D) Careful examination of multiple characteristics
  • 20. What is a common use for chokeberries?
A) Wood for construction
B) Animal feed
C) Jams and Jellies
D) Raw consumption as a snack
  • 21. What type of soil do chokeberries typically prefer?
A) Dry, alkaline soil
B) Heavy clay soil
C) Well-drained, acidic soil
D) Sandy soil
  • 22. Are chokeberries native to North America?
A) Yes
B) No, they are native to South America
C) No, they are native to Europe
D) No, they are native to Asia
  • 23. What is the average size of chokeberry leaves?
A) More than 6 inches long
B) 10-12 inches long
C) 2-4 inches long
D) Less than 1 inch long
  • 24. Which of these is NOT a common name for Aronia melanocarpa?
A) Black Chokeberry
B) Chokecherry
C) Red Chokeberry
D) Black Aronia
  • 25. Which characteristic is least helpful when distinguishing between Aronia species?
A) Fruit color
B) Leaf shape
C) Growth habit
D) Bark texture
  • 26. What is a key ecological role of chokeberries?
A) Fixing nitrogen in the soil
B) Providing food for wildlife
C) Acting as a windbreak
D) Controlling invasive species
  • 27. The tartness of chokeberries is due to their high concentration of:
A) Acids
B) Starches
C) Sugars
D) Tannins
  • 28. How does sun exposure affect chokeberry fruit production?
A) More sun leads to higher fruit production
B) Sun exposure only affects leaf color
C) Sun exposure has no effect on fruit production
D) More shade leads to higher fruit production
  • 29. Which plant family do chokeberries belong to?
A) Poaceae
B) Asteraceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Fabaceae
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