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Quiz about Midwestern Wetland Plants
Quiz about Midwestern Wetland Plants

Midwestern Wetland Plants Trivia Quiz


Wetlands are identified by hydrology, soils, and plants. Test how well you know Midwestern wetland plants.

A multiple-choice quiz by benrhess. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
benrhess
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
132,888
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
519
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Question 1 of 10
1. Equisetum, a non-seed bearing wetland plant that is sometimes known as scouring rush, is better known as: Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This submergent wetland plant is insectivorous: Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This wetland plant was named for its odor, and can actually produce its own heat: Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This wetland plant is in the same family as cotton and okra: Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which common wetland plant is not in the Aster family? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. All of the following are characteristics of buttonbush except: Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following trees is not common in wetlands? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following wetland trees does not produce edible fruit? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Some wetland plants have gained well-earned notoriety. Which of the following is not considered noxious or invasive? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Some wetland plants can harm humans, or at least cause them discomfort. Which can not? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Equisetum, a non-seed bearing wetland plant that is sometimes known as scouring rush, is better known as:

Answer: horsetail

Equisetum is called scouring rush because pioneers sometimes used bundles of the stems to wash dishes.
2. This submergent wetland plant is insectivorous:

Answer: bladderwort

Pitcher plant is insectivorous, but is not submergent. Stinging nettle does not use its sting to capture insects.
3. This wetland plant was named for its odor, and can actually produce its own heat:

Answer: skunk cabbage

The skunk cabbage is often the first flower of spring. The warm, hood-like spathe is a refuge for early insects.
4. This wetland plant is in the same family as cotton and okra:

Answer: rose mallow

Rose mallow is in the genus Hibiscus.
5. Which common wetland plant is not in the Aster family?

Answer: great angelica

Great angelica is the Apiacea (carrot) family.
6. All of the following are characteristics of buttonbush except:

Answer: edible, mint flavored leaves

The leaves are actually poisonous for most animals.
7. Which of the following trees is not common in wetlands?

Answer: white pine

White pine is most common is dry uplands.
8. Which of the following wetland trees does not produce edible fruit?

Answer: black willow

Hackberry trees have small fruits with little meat, but have a high sugar content. Papaws produce large fruit.
9. Some wetland plants have gained well-earned notoriety. Which of the following is not considered noxious or invasive?

Answer: bugleweed

Phragmites, cattail, and purple loosestrife can form large monocultures, excluding all else.
10. Some wetland plants can harm humans, or at least cause them discomfort. Which can not?

Answer: Venus flytrap

Poison sumac, poison ivy, stinging nettle: it is well worth the effort to learn to identify these three species. Poison sumac and poison ivy can send you to the hospital or just cause you misery. Stinging nettles will cause discomfort.
Source: Author benrhess

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