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 coloring the base the tip the veins

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

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

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

6. Ground juniper berries have a distinct smell of: evergreen trees mint citrus 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? garlic saffron ginger pepper

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

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