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Quiz about Once Upon a Thyme
Quiz about Once Upon a Thyme

Once Upon a Thyme Trivia Quiz


A botanical quiz about members of the Lamiaceae family.

A multiple-choice quiz by SBH. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
SBH
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
366,810
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
433
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Question 1 of 10
1. Nepeta is a genus of flowering plants within the family Lamiaceae that secretes a compound called nepetalactone. What does nepetalactone do? (Ask Sylvester if you're stumped!) Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Lavandula angustifolia is a species of flowering plants within the family Lamiaceae. Its common name is also the name of a colour that might look nice with old lace. Which of these products would be most likely to contain lavendula? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Genus Ocimum of the plant family Lamiaceae includes a very popular culinary herb that comes in several varieties, including Thai, lemon, purple, cinnamon, holy and sweet. Which of these herbs is it? (Clue: You might find it at Fawlty Towers!)
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The Genus Mentha of the plant family Lamiaceae is a leafy edible plant that comes in many types, including spear, pepper, chocolate and apple. Which of these choices is the common name for Mentha? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Tectona grandis is a tropical hardwood, and one of the rare trees in the plant family Lamiaceae (which mostly contains flowering herbs). It became very popular in the mid-20th century for use in Scandinavian furniture. Which wood is it? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Salvia hispanica is a flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. Its seeds have been an important food crop in Mexico, Central and South America for many centuries. It also gave its name to a cute novelty plant toy. Which of these seeds is Salvia hispanica? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Thymus is a genus of aromatic plants in the Lamiaceae family. It comes in numerous species, but the best known is Thymus vulgaris, a common, tiny-leaved herb with culinary and medicinal uses. What's its common kitchen name? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Salvia is a genus within the family Lamiaceae. Some North American First Nations burn the leaves of Salvia plant species in "smudging" rituals for purifying or cleansing. What is the common name for this species? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. If you're making pizza, call for Origanum vulgare, a species of herb in the family Lamiaceae. This short woody-stemmed plant is one of the most popular in the Italian cooking repertoire. What's its common name in English? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Rosmarinus officinalis is a species of woody herb within the family Lamiaceae. It grows in spikes with leaves that somewhat resemble pine needles. What is its common name? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Nepeta is a genus of flowering plants within the family Lamiaceae that secretes a compound called nepetalactone. What does nepetalactone do? (Ask Sylvester if you're stumped!)

Answer: Makes cats euphoric

Nepeta is the genus of over 250 catnip or catmint plants. Apart from its strange powers over cats, catnip is harmless to humans and other animals. It can be made into a relaxing tea. (By the way, "Sylvester" is a well known cartoon cat.)
2. Lavandula angustifolia is a species of flowering plants within the family Lamiaceae. Its common name is also the name of a colour that might look nice with old lace. Which of these products would be most likely to contain lavendula?

Answer: Soap

Lavandula angustifolia is a species of lavender. "Hidcote" and "Munstead" are two of the best-known cultivars of this sun-loving garden plant. It grows about two feet tall, with blueish green stalks and leaves. The lavender flowers carry the best fragrance.
3. The Genus Ocimum of the plant family Lamiaceae includes a very popular culinary herb that comes in several varieties, including Thai, lemon, purple, cinnamon, holy and sweet. Which of these herbs is it? (Clue: You might find it at Fawlty Towers!)

Answer: Basil

Ocimum basilicum is the Latin name for the herb basil. It's a fairly short green leafy plant that should be used before it flowers, as it may turn bitter. It's a staple of Italian cooking. You would generally find whole fresh basil leaves on top of a classic Margherita pizza. (By the way, Monty Python alumnus John Cleese played Basil Fawlty in the comic TV series Fawlty Towers.)
4. The Genus Mentha of the plant family Lamiaceae is a leafy edible plant that comes in many types, including spear, pepper, chocolate and apple. Which of these choices is the common name for Mentha?

Answer: Mint

The mint family has many uses. It can be dried for tea and the essential oil is used in candy, toothpaste and some pain-relieving creams. Mint plants thrive in shade, spread underground, and have a tendency to take over the garden, so be careful if you plant one!
5. Tectona grandis is a tropical hardwood, and one of the rare trees in the plant family Lamiaceae (which mostly contains flowering herbs). It became very popular in the mid-20th century for use in Scandinavian furniture. Which wood is it?

Answer: Teak

Teak is native to such southeastern Asian countries as India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar and Bangladesh. Teak wood makes a very durable choice for outdoor furniture like patio tables and chairs. Unlike most hardwood, it does not need to be finished with oil, stain or varnish, and can be cleaned with soap and water.
6. Salvia hispanica is a flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. Its seeds have been an important food crop in Mexico, Central and South America for many centuries. It also gave its name to a cute novelty plant toy. Which of these seeds is Salvia hispanica?

Answer: Chia

In recent years, chia seeds have become known as a good source of fibre and Omega-3 oils, but in the late 1970s, "Chia Pets" were marketed as novelty toys. They're essentially small pottery statues that seem to grow green hair or fur when they're watered and the chia seeds start to sprout. They are still available in the early twenty-first century.
7. Thymus is a genus of aromatic plants in the Lamiaceae family. It comes in numerous species, but the best known is Thymus vulgaris, a common, tiny-leaved herb with culinary and medicinal uses. What's its common kitchen name?

Answer: Thyme

Thyme is used in cuisines from around the world, and is likely to be found in Middle Eastern dishes as part of the spice mix called za'atar, in Caribbean jerk seasoning, and in the classic French herbal mix known as bouquet garni.
8. Salvia is a genus within the family Lamiaceae. Some North American First Nations burn the leaves of Salvia plant species in "smudging" rituals for purifying or cleansing. What is the common name for this species?

Answer: Sage

There are many varieties of sage. White sage (Salvia apiana) is a variety used by some First Nations in smudging rituals.
9. If you're making pizza, call for Origanum vulgare, a species of herb in the family Lamiaceae. This short woody-stemmed plant is one of the most popular in the Italian cooking repertoire. What's its common name in English?

Answer: Oregano

Also a favourite in Greek salads, oregano produces tiny pink flowers that are very attractive to bees.
10. Rosmarinus officinalis is a species of woody herb within the family Lamiaceae. It grows in spikes with leaves that somewhat resemble pine needles. What is its common name?

Answer: Rosemary

In cooking, rosemary is great with lamb. In northern locations (gardening Zones 4 and under in the USA), it generally must be replanted annually, since it does not fare well over cold winters, and is tricky to overwinter.
Source: Author SBH

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