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How to Identify and Classify Sausage Trees
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  • 1. What is the scientific name for the Sausage Tree?
A) Kigelia africana
B) Adansonia digitata
C) Ficus carica
D) Mangifera indica
  • 2. Sausage trees are native to which continent?
A) Australia
B) Asia
C) Africa
D) South America
  • 3. What is the shape of the Sausage Tree's fruit?
A) Elongated and sausage-like
B) Small and berry-like
C) Round and apple-like
D) Flat and disc-shaped
  • 4. What is the typical length of the Sausage Tree's fruit?
A) 10-20 cm
B) 30-60 cm
C) 60-90 cm
D) 5-10 cm
  • 5. What color are the flowers of the Sausage Tree?
A) Bright yellow
B) Light blue
C) Maroon to reddish-brown
D) Pure white
  • 6. When do Sausage Tree flowers typically bloom?
A) Late afternoon
B) Early morning
C) At night
D) During the day
  • 7. What attracts pollinators to Sausage Tree flowers?
A) Their strong scent
B) Their sweet nectar
C) Their bright color
D) Their unique shape
  • 8. What type of leaves does a Sausage Tree have?
A) Palmately compound
B) Needle-like
C) Pinnately compound
D) Simple and oval
  • 9. How tall can a Sausage Tree typically grow?
A) 10-15 meters
B) 18-20 meters
C) 25-30 meters
D) 5-10 meters
  • 10. What is the texture of the Sausage Tree's fruit?
A) Fibrous and pulpy
B) Smooth and waxy
C) Soft and fleshy
D) Hard and woody
  • 11. Are Sausage Tree fruits typically eaten raw by humans?
A) No, they are often toxic when raw
B) Yes, they are a popular snack
C) Only when ripe
D) Only by certain tribes
  • 12. What is a common use of the Sausage Tree's fruit in traditional medicine?
A) Fever
B) Headaches
C) Skin ailments
D) Stomach aches
  • 13. What type of habitat does the Sausage Tree prefer?
A) Savannas and riverbanks
B) Mountains
C) Rainforests
D) Deserts
  • 14. How is the Sausage Tree pollinated?
A) Wind
B) Birds
C) Bats and insects
D) Water
  • 15. What is a characteristic feature of the Sausage Tree's bark?
A) Green and waxy
B) Grey and smooth when young, rougher with age
C) Bright red and peeling
D) Covered in thorns
  • 16. The Sausage Tree is often associated with which cultural belief?
A) Bad luck and misfortune
B) Fertility and protection
C) Wisdom and knowledge
D) Strength and courage
  • 17. What is the primary method of seed dispersal for the Sausage Tree?
A) Wind
B) Animals
C) Explosion
D) Water
  • 18. What is the conservation status of the Sausage Tree?
A) Endangered
B) Critically Endangered
C) Least Concern
D) Vulnerable
  • 19. Which of these countries is NOT a native habitat for the Sausage Tree?
A) Kenya
B) Botswana
C) Madagascar
D) Zambia
  • 20. What is a common use of the Sausage Tree wood?
A) Construction
B) Firewood
C) Furniture
D) Dugout canoes
  • 21. Which animal is known to eat the fruit of the Sausage Tree?
A) Zebras
B) Lions
C) Giraffes
D) Elephants
  • 22. The Sausage Tree belongs to which plant family?
A) Asteraceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Bignoniaceae
D) Poaceae
  • 23. What is a common name for the Sausage Tree, besides its common one?
A) Apple Tree
B) Banana Tree
C) Orange Tree
D) Cucumber Tree
  • 24. How many leaflets typically comprise a Sausage Tree's compound leaf?
A) 13-15
B) 7-11
C) 1-3
D) 3-5
  • 25. What is the best way to propagate a Sausage Tree?
A) By division
B) By layering
C) By grafting
D) From seeds or cuttings
  • 26. What part of the Sausage Tree contains kigelinone?
A) Bark
B) Roots
C) Leaves
D) Fruit
  • 27. What happens to the Sausage Tree fruit after it falls to the ground?
A) It becomes edible
B) It rots and decomposes
C) It immediately germinates
D) It turns into a new tree
  • 28. What shape are the petals of the Sausage Tree flower?
A) Pointed and sharp
B) Wavy and frilled
C) Smooth and round
D) Non-existent
  • 29. What is the growth rate of a Sausage Tree?
A) Slow
B) Moderate
C) Very slow
D) Fast
  • 30. What is the purpose of the long, rope-like stalks that hold the Sausage Tree fruits?
A) To provide structural support for the tree
B) To allow animals to reach the fruit more easily
C) To attract pollinators
D) To protect the fruit from the sun
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