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Plant Names in Latin Trivia Quiz

For each Latin name given, choose the correct English plant name.

A multiple-choice quiz by bridget3. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bridget3

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
36,041

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2363

Last 3 plays: Rumpo (9/10), Guest 49 (5/10), Guest 80 (1/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Dianthus Hint

Chrysanthemum

Carnation

Tulip

Geranium

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Question 2 of 10

2. Solidago Hint

Hydrangea

Lilac

Goldenrod

Buddleia

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Question 3 of 10

3. Pelargonium Hint

Lavender

Primrose

Geranium

Lobelia

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Question 4 of 10

4. Fortunella Hint

Kumquat

Holly

Mock Orange

Rowan

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Question 5 of 10

5. Quercus Hint

Oak

Beech

Ash

Spruce

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Question 6 of 10

6. Dendranthema Hint

Delphinium

Chysanthenum

Love in a mist

Rock rose

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Question 7 of 10

7. Solanum tuberosum Hint

Swede

Turnip

Potato

Parsnip

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Question 8 of 10

8. Aquilegia Hint

Water lily

Foxglove

Mallow

Columbine

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Question 9 of 10

9. Convallaria majalis Hint

Cyclamen

Honeysuckle

Fuchsia

Lily of the Valley

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ulex europaeus Hint

Peony

Broom

Gorse

Lilac

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Jul 28 2025 : Rumpo: 9/10
Jul 17 2025 : Guest 49: 5/10
Jun 18 2025 : Guest 80: 1/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Dianthus

Answer: Carnation

Dianthus is also the family name of the Pink group of flowers

2. Solidago

Answer: Goldenrod

3. Pelargonium

Answer: Geranium

In herbalism, Geranium essence is supposed to relieve anxiety.

4. Fortunella

Answer: Kumquat

Grown in Greece among other countries

5. Quercus

Answer: Oak

Quercus is an ancient latin name for Oak tree, found in the work of Horace and other classical writers.

6. Dendranthema

Answer: Chysanthenum

The chrysanthenum is the symbol of the royal family of Japan. They have the Imperial Order of the Chrysanthemum and a National Chrysanthemum Day, and the Emperor sits on the Chrysanthenum Throne.

7. Solanum tuberosum

Answer: Potato

Not to be confused with sweet potatoes (Ipomea batatas)

8. Aquilegia

Answer: Columbine

Different varieties of Aquilegia flourish from the Himalayas to the USA

9. Convallaria majalis

Answer: Lily of the Valley

Lily of the valley is a pretty wild flower with white blooms and narrow leaves, popular for wedding bouquets

10. Ulex europaeus

Answer: Gorse

Gorse is a wild bushy yellow-flowered European shrub

Source: Author bridget3

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