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Cruciferae: the Plant Behind the Condiment

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Angiosperms and Gymnosperms : Cruciferae: the Plant Behind the Condiment

Introduction:
"A quiz on the family Cruciferae. I based this on a report I did for school."


1. Cruciferae is the family of mustard, broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower. The classification of Cruciferae goes like this: Kingdom:Plantae Phylum: Angiosperms Class: Huronus Order: Capparales Family:Cruciferae
    True
    False


2. What does "Cruciferae" mean in English?
    cross bearer
    strong smell
    four petals
    bright color


3. According to Culpeper, Brassica oleracea (cabbage) could cure:
    warts
    common cold
    drunkeness
    motion sickness


4. Which cruciferous plant is described here?


"When daisies pied, and violets blue,


And cuckoo-buds of yellow hue,


And Lady-smocks all silver-white,


Do paint the meadows with delight"
    Silver-Whites
    Cuckoo-buds
    Daisies
    Shepherds Purse


5. Which one of these plants are NOT in the family Cruciferae?
    Radish
    Kale
    Brussel Sprouts
    Celery


6. The alternative SCIENTIFIC name for Cruciferae is:
    Brassicaceae
    Protista
    Apiaceae
    Domini


7. Another way to say "Isothiocyanates" is:
    Mustard Oil
    Mustard Seeds
    Broccoli
    The Petals


8. Which is NOT a common name for Cruciferae?
    Broccoli Family
    Lettuce Family
    Cabbage Family
    Mustard Family


9. Add mustard and flour, then warm water and you get:
    Mustard Tea
    Mustard Gas
    Mustard Plaster
    Mustard the Condiment


10. How many petals do cruciferous plants bear?
    6
    4
    3
    5


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