Plant Family Quiz Thursday 2024
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 3. Onagraceae |
 4. Papaveraceae |
 5. Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
 6. Montiaceae |
 7. Violaceae |
 8. Ericaceae |
 9. Orchidaceae |
 10. Asteraceae (Compositae) |
 11. Ranunculaceae |
 12. Berberidaceae |
 13. Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) |
 14. Iridaceae |
 15. Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) |
 16. Liliaceae |
 17. Araceae |
 18. Betulaceae |
 19. Plantaginaceae |
 20. Rosaceae |
Living/Preserved Material
21. What kind of inflorescence is this? (Brassicaceae/Cruciferae; Erysimum)
raceme
22. Describe the symmetry of this flower. (Hydrophyllaceae; Hydrophyllum)
actinomorphic (radial)
23. Name one feature that could be used to tell these two families apart in the field. (Ranunculaceae/; Ranunculus vs. Rosaceae; Fragaria)
hypanthium presence, petals attached by narrow claw, epicalyx, stipule presence
24. What kind of inflorescence. (Betulaceae; Betula)
catkin (also a cyme)
25. Describe the insertion of the androecium and perianth parts of these flowers. (Papaveraceae; Papaver)
hypogynous (superior ovary)
26. What kind of inflorescence is this? (Apiaceae/Umbelliferae; Lomatium)
umbel
27. What kind of fruit is this? (Fabaceae/Leguminosae; Astragalus)
legume
28. The androecium and perianth in these flowers are attached to what structure? (Rosaceae; Amelanchier)
hypanthium
29. What kind of inflorescence is this? (Araceae; Lysichiton)
spike or spadix (and spathe)
30. Describe the insertion of the androecium and perianth parts of these flowers. (Orchidaceae; Cypripedium)
epigynous (inferior ovary)
31. Name one feature that could be used to tell these two families apart in the field. (Liliaceae; Fritillaria vs. Iridaceae; Sisyrinchium)
stamen number, ovary position
32. What kind of fruit is this? (Ericaceae; Vaccinium)
berry
33. Name one feature that could be used to tell these two families apart in the field. (Plantaginaceae; Penstemon vs. Lamiaceae; Stachys)
stem shape (squareness), ovary lobing, fruit type
34. Describe the symmetry of these flowers. (Fabacerae/Leguminosae; Lupinus)
zygomorphic (bilateral symmetry)
35. What kind of fruit is this? (Ranunculaceae; Clematis)
achene
Bonus 1. To which Family does the vanilla belong that flavors this snack?. (Trader Joes Vanilla Sandwich Creme Coookie)
Orchidaceae
Bonus 2. What kind of fruit are these sunflower "seeds"?
achene
Bonus 30. To which Family does the plant belong that is the almond of the center of this snack? (Trader Joes Dark Chocolate vovered Almonds))
almonds are in the Rosaceae