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Leaves Trivia Quiz

Leaves and their wonderful history. You may learn something.

A multiple-choice quiz by dicentra. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dicentra

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
69,914

Updated
Jun 29 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1170

Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (10/10), Guest 24 (10/10), Guest 68 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The leaves of this amazingly fast growing weed are edible. Hint

kudzu

English ivy

poison ivy

monkshood

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Question 2 of 10

2. Dolmatas are made from these leaves Hint

grape

chicory

dandelion

fennel

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Question 3 of 10

3. In Chinese medicine, this plant is called pi ma. Hint

Ginsing

Castor

Ginger

Elm

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Question 4 of 10

4. The shaking leaves of this tree are said to resemble a woman's gossiping tongue. Hint

Maple

Aspen

Ash

Oak

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Question 5 of 10

5. The exclusive food of the panda bear. Hint

Eucalyptus

Gingko

Laurel

Bamboo

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Question 6 of 10

6. This is also known as the Oregon myrtle Hint

Rocky Mountain Juniper

Dawn Redwood

Wester Red Cedar

California Laurel

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Question 7 of 10

7. Adam and Eve wore these leaves after they realised they were naked. Hint

Date

Elm

Fig

Apple

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Question 8 of 10

8. This tree, with its fan-shaped leaves, is the only one left in its genus in the world. Hint

Filbert

Catalpa

Ginkgo

Mistletoe

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Question 9 of 10

9. The leaves and tips of this flowering plant were once used for making ale. hint: think Scottish moors Hint

Rosemary

Thistle

Heather

Spagnum

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Question 10 of 10

10. This plant is used as a temporary tattoo. Hint

English Ivy

Mistletoe

Henna

Beets

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The leaves of this amazingly fast growing weed are edible.

Answer: kudzu

It is also used for cattle food and compost.

2. Dolmatas are made from these leaves

Answer: grape

Stuffed grape leaves with rice, pine nuts, raisins, onions, herbs and meat (but not in my house) Yummy!

3. In Chinese medicine, this plant is called pi ma.

Answer: Castor

Castor oil comes from the seeds of the plant.

4. The shaking leaves of this tree are said to resemble a woman's gossiping tongue.

Answer: Aspen

An awful stereotype if you ask me! The real reason they move so much is that they have flat petioles (the stem) that catches the slightest breeze.

5. The exclusive food of the panda bear.

Answer: Bamboo

Bamboo is actually a grass. Loss of habitat is the main reason the pandas are endangered.

6. This is also known as the Oregon myrtle

Answer: California Laurel

The oils in the leaves are said to have healing properties. Used in aromatherapy to alleviate headaches and repel insects.

7. Adam and Eve wore these leaves after they realised they were naked.

Answer: Fig

These leaves have also been used in art, on statues, to cover the male parts.

8. This tree, with its fan-shaped leaves, is the only one left in its genus in the world.

Answer: Ginkgo

This tree is considered sacred in monastery gardens. Buddhist monks may have saved it from complete extinction. Also, Yokozuna (highest ranking Sumo wrestlers) wear their hair in the style of a ginkgo leaf.

9. The leaves and tips of this flowering plant were once used for making ale. hint: think Scottish moors

Answer: Heather

Bell shaped flowers are a signature of this flowering plant family.

10. This plant is used as a temporary tattoo.

Answer: Henna

It is also used as a hair rinse. It adds red highlights.

Source: Author dicentra

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