Plant Identification Quiz

Plant identification quiz

1. Peppermint

   Look for opposite, veined, toothed leaves.

   Peppermint plant to identify

   • A. Lemon balm
   • B. Peppermint
   • C. Nettle

   Correct answer: B. Peppermint

   Peppermint is identified by its opposite, toothed, clearly veined leaves. Lemon balm can look similar, but its leaves are usually rounder and more puckered.

2. Rose

   Observe the flower, layered petals, and overall habit.

   Rose plant to identify

   • A. Hibiscus
   • B. Calendula
   • C. Rose

   Correct answer: C. Rose

   Rose is recognized by its many layered petals and cup-shaped bloom. Calendula and hibiscus also have showy flowers, but their floral structure is different.

3. Ginseng

   Observe the fleshy root and characteristic plant silhouette.

   Ginseng plant to identify

   • A. Ashwagandha
   • B. Ginseng
   • C. Valerian

   Correct answer: B. Ginseng

   Ginseng is often shown with a fleshy, branched root that is very characteristic. Ashwagandha and valerian are also associated with roots, but their botanical appearance is different.

4. Dandelion

   Look for the leaf rosette and yellow flower head.

   Dandelion plant to identify

   • A. Dandelion
   • B. Calendula
   • C. Chamomile

   Correct answer: A. Dandelion

   Dandelion is recognized by its yellow flower head and toothed leaves arranged in a basal rosette. Calendula also has a yellow-orange flower, but its leaves and growth habit are different.

5. Lavender

   Look for purple flower spikes and narrow leaves.

   Lavender plant to identify

   • A. Rosemary
   • B. Common sage
   • C. Lavender

   Correct answer: C. Lavender

   Lavender is recognized by its purple flower spikes and narrow gray-green leaves. Rosemary and sage are also aromatic plants, but their flowers and overall silhouette are different.

6. Chamomile

   Look for small white flowers with yellow centers and fine foliage.

   Chamomile plant to identify

   • A. Calendula
   • B. Chamomile
   • C. Dandelion

   Correct answer: B. Chamomile

   Chamomile is recognized by its small daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. Dandelion has a fully yellow flower and toothed leaves arranged in a basal rosette.

7. Calendula

   Observe the yellow-orange flower and ray-like petals.

   Calendula plant to identify

   • A. Calendula
   • B. Chamomile
   • C. Hibiscus

   Correct answer: A. Calendula

   Calendula is recognized by its bright yellow-orange flowers with many ray-like petals. Chamomile usually has white petals around a yellow center, while hibiscus has a larger, more tropical-looking flower.