Flora of Bermuda Trivia Quiz

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Perhaps it is the isolation of being on relatively small islands in the midst of the ocean, but the flora of Bermuda is not limitless.

Maidenhair ferns can also be found in South America and Asia as well as North America. They grow in moist sites with rich soil. They are a popular plant in the horticultural trade. St. Andrew's Cross produces yellow flowers with four petals in a rough cross shape. It is related to St. John's Wort and is a shrub.

Governor Laffan's fern is named for Sir Robert Laffan. He is known for having sent a cutting to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. The species is considered extinct in the wild. Olive wood is considered an endangered species. The wood is golden-yellow in color with dark brown or black streaks. It is a wood which is considered durable for woodworking projects.

Black mangrove is found in the tropics of several continents. It is a tree that can grow up to 39 feet (nearly 12 meters) tall. It can be found just above the high tide line in coastal areas. Scurvy grass is often found in coastal areas and salt marsh areas. Compared to other plants, it has a higher than average tolerance for salt. They are low, creeping plants.

Bay beans are often found in sandy or beach areas. The flowers are pinkish-purple with white centers. The pods produce seeds that are buoyant and disperse in the wind. Bay grape is actually a tree and not a vine. The flowers of the tree are small and creamy-white.

Darrell's fleabane is a shrub with white flowers. It is used as a food plant by some species of butterfly.
Wild pepper is a herb that grows in areas that are both rocky and moist. It can be used both for ornamental purposes and for consumption.

Alexandra palms are native to Queensland, Australia. The fruit of the tree is eaten by many bird species. Orchid trees can grow up to 40 feet (over 12 meters) high. It is a popular ornamental tree in South Asia. The bulbs of the tree are also used in many South Asian recipes.The fragrant begonia originates in Brazil. It was first found in the wild in the 1850s. It produces whitish flowers with a pale, pinkish tint.

Lady-of-the-night originates in Mexico. It is an aromatic plant that releases its perfume at night. It is also known as Dutchman's Pipe Cactus. Poison ivy is actually related to cashews and pistachios. It is the oily resin of the plant that causes an allergic reaction. Even though a number of animal and bird species eat the plant, many humans think of it as a weed.

Seaside goldenrod actually originates in the Great Lakes Region of the United States. As you'd expect from the name, the plants have yellow flowers. It has significant salinity tolerance. Box briars are shrubs with black fruits and are also known as inkberries. It is also used as a Christmas plant in the Virgin Islands. Tassel plants originated in the Pacific Coast of the United States. It is a flowering shrub, which can be used for food and for medicinal purposes.