Into the Purple Valley Trivia Quiz

Answer: Purple Fruits

Grapes grow from the Vitis genus and are a popular and versatile fruit. The fruits from these vines can come in different colors: purple, green, or red. Many common foods and drinks are made out of grapes, such as pie, jelly, juice, and wine. Purple grape jelly is the proverbial partner to peanut butter when creating a PB&J sandwich.

Answer: Purple Fruits

Plums grow from the Prunus genus and come in several different varieties. Some examples include the damson plum, the prune plum, and the Japanese plum. Plums can be used to make many different sweet and savory dishes, such as pies, chutneys, or sauces to serve with duck or lamb. Plums are also rich in antioxidants and vitamins.

Answer: Purple Fruits

Blackberries grow on bushes and are known for their dark purple color (in contrast to raspberries, which are typically bright red). The blackberry grows from the Rubus genus, and is a culinary staple in jams, jellies, pies, and other desserts. "Blackberry" was also the name of a phone manufacturer popular in the first part of the 21st century. Though "Blackberries" were initially praised for their handy keyboard, the advent of smartphones eventually took over the phone market.

Answer: Purple Flowers

Violets are small flowers that typically bloom in the spring. These flowers belong to the Violaceae family and can be found in many places around the world. While these pretty flowers can be used to light up any room, they also have peculiar culinary uses (such as candies or desserts). In some countries, like France, there are syrups, liqueurs, and beers that use violets.

Answer: Purple Flowers

Lavender, or lavandula, is a light purple flower originally from the Mediterranean. This plant has many different uses, though it gained popularity for its calming properties. This is why lavender is widely used to make soaps, essential oils, balms, perfumes, and candles.

Answer: Purple Flowers

Lilacs are flowers that grow on shrubs or bushes. Growing lilacs can take some time, usually 3 to 5 years, and requires constant sunlight and watering. Once these flowers belonging to the Syringa genus are fully grown, they can live for decades. The village of Lombard, Illinois in the United States is nicknamed "lilac village" and hosts a lilac festival every year.

Answer: Purple Flowers

The genus Iris produces hundreds of different varieties of flowers of the same name, including purple plants. Irises are popular flowers, named after the Greek word for "rainbow." They have been widely depicted in artwork by famous artists like Vincent van Gogh and George Gessert.

The flower shares its name with a 1998 single by the Goo Goo Dolls, though the song has nothing to do with the flower; rather, the title comes from the name of singer Iris DeMent.

Answer: Purple Vegetables/Legumes

Though there are many different varieties of peas, one of the most common varieties goes by the scientific name of Lathyrus oleraceus, and the plant usually consists of several small green, round peas inside an also green pod. Another variety of peas is the snow pea, which is eaten whole (both the pod and the peas). Snow peas are typically also green, but the Royal Snow variety are characteristically purple, getting this color from a high concentration of anthocyanins, an antioxidant also found in blueberries and other similarly-colored fruits and vegetables. Peas are botanically classified as legumes, but share properties and culinary uses with several vegetables.

Answer: Purple Vegetables/Legumes

Though eating beetroot can be a messy endeavor due to its strong purple/reddish color in its juice (which can easily stain your hands, teeth, or clothes), this is a delicious and versatile vegetable. Beetroot grows underground and can be used in salads, juices, or dishes like the soup Borscht.

Answer: Purple Vegetables/Legumes

Many people think of the typical green cabbage when this vegetable is mentioned, but there is also the purple-leaved red cabbage. The name "red cabbage" is somewhat misleading, since the leaves of this vegetable are usually a bright or deep purple color. This variety of cabbage is typically used in coleslaw or other fresh salads.