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Quiz about Plant Names in Latin
Quiz about Plant Names in Latin

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.
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Author
bridget3
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
36,041
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2288
Last 3 plays: Guest 1 (4/10), Guest 47 (3/10), Guest 109 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Dianthus Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Solidago Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Pelargonium Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Fortunella Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Quercus Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Dendranthema Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Solanum tuberosum Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Aquilegia Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Convallaria majalis Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Ulex europaeus Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 1: 4/10
Mar 10 2024 : Guest 47: 3/10
Feb 20 2024 : Guest 109: 8/10
Feb 12 2024 : Guest 67: 3/10
Feb 07 2024 : Guest 67: 6/10
Feb 01 2024 : Guest 72: 5/10
Jan 31 2024 : Guest 78: 4/10

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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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