Herbal Terminology

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. The broad, thin part of a leaf is usually referred to as the: bulb blade board palate

2. When speaking of "the apex" of a leaf, what is being referred to? the tip the veins the base the coloring

3. Which of these herbs can help stimulate the appetite? Cayenne Lavender Ginger Rose Hips

4. Which area of the world did Rosemary originate from? The Mediterranean Asia South America Northern Canada

5. Which of these plants would most likely taste salty? dandelion coltsfoot mint rhubarb

6. Ground juniper berries have a distinct smell of: citrus evergreen trees mint pineapple juice

7. Which plant is good for a mild sunburn? spider plant aloe plant fennel poplar

8. In a grocery store, which herb is most likely to be the most expensive? pepper garlic saffron ginger

9. What does an antipyretic herb do? reduces a fever eliminates boils soothes a sunburn calms a cough

10. Indigo would most likely dye a fabric: purple blue red pink