How to Identify and Classify Surinam Cherries
  • 1. What is the primary color of a ripe Surinam Cherry?
A) Deep Red to Almost Black
B) Yellow
C) Orange
D) Green
  • 2. What is the typical shape of a Surinam Cherry?
A) Oval
B) Perfectly Round
C) Distinctly Ribbed, Lobed, or Winged
D) Pear-Shaped
  • 3. What is the genus of the Surinam Cherry?
A) Malpighia
B) Eugenia
C) Prunus
D) Citrus
  • 4. What is the taste of a ripe Surinam Cherry often described as?
A) Bland and Flavorless
B) Sweet and Juicy
C) Tart and Slightly Resinous
D) Very Bitter
  • 5. What type of plant is a Surinam Cherry?
A) Shrub or Small Tree
B) Herb
C) Vine
D) Large Tree
  • 6. Where is the Surinam Cherry originally native to?
A) Asia
B) South America
C) North America
D) Africa
  • 7. What is the typical size of a Surinam Cherry fruit?
A) 5-6 inches in diameter
B) 1-2 inches in diameter
C) Less than 0.5 inches in diameter
D) 3-4 inches in diameter
  • 8. How many seeds are typically found inside a Surinam Cherry?
A) None
B) More than 10
C) 1-3
D) 5-7
  • 9. What is the leaf arrangement of a Surinam Cherry plant?
A) Opposite
B) Basal
C) Whorled
D) Alternate
  • 10. What is a common use for Surinam Cherries?
A) Animal feed only
B) Used to make clothing dye
C) As a primary timber source
D) Making jams and jellies
  • 11. Which factor is NOT helpful in identifying Surinam Cherries?
A) Leaf appearance
B) Soil type where it grows
C) Taste of the fruit
D) Fruit shape
  • 12. What is the flower color of a Surinam Cherry plant?
A) Purple
B) Yellow
C) White
D) Red
  • 13. What climate does Surinam Cherry typically thrive in?
A) Arctic
B) Desert
C) Temperate with harsh winters
D) Tropical and Subtropical
  • 14. Are all Surinam Cherry varieties safe to eat?
A) No, some are poisonous
B) Only the red varieties are safe
C) Only the black varieties are safe
D) Yes, but some are more palatable than others
  • 15. What is the texture of the Surinam Cherry skin?
A) Thin and smooth
B) Fuzzy
C) Waxy
D) Thick and rough
  • 16. How does the fruit grow on the plant?
A) Attached to the trunk
B) Singly or in small clusters
C) In large bunches like grapes
D) Hidden under the leaves
  • 17. Which of the following is a synonym for Surinam Cherry?
A) Mango
B) Papaya
C) Pitanga
D) Guava
  • 18. What is the growth habit of a Surinam Cherry plant?
A) Dense and bushy
B) Low to the ground
C) Tall and slender
D) Spreading and vine-like
  • 19. What is the scientific name of the Surinam Cherry?
A) Malpighia emarginata
B) Prunus avium
C) Eugenia uniflora
D) Citrus sinensis
  • 20. How can you tell if a Surinam Cherry is ripe based on its firmness?
A) Very hard
B) Extremely mushy
C) Slightly soft to the touch
D) Firm as a rock
  • 21. What is a common pest that affects Surinam Cherries?
A) Beetles
B) Fruit Flies
C) Caterpillars
D) Aphids
  • 22. What is the benefit of the ribbed shape of the Surinam Cherry?
A) It is a identifying characteristic, benefit unknown
B) Provides better grip for animals
C) Helps with seed dispersal
D) Protects the fruit from sun damage
  • 23. How does Surinam Cherry propagate?
A) Only through grafting
B) Seeds or cuttings
C) Only through root division
D) From fallen leaves
  • 24. What happens to the color of unripe Surinam Cherries?
A) They are red and turn green when ripening
B) They are yellow then turn brown
C) They are green and turn red when ripening
D) They remain the same color throughout development
  • 25. Is Surinam Cherry considered invasive in some areas?
A) Only in dry climates
B) Yes
C) Only in cold climates
D) No
  • 26. The bark of the Surinam Cherry tree is typically what color?
A) Black
B) White
C) Light brown to reddish-brown
D) Green
  • 27. What is a benefit of growing Surinam Cherries in your garden?
A) Repels insects
B) Attracts birds and other wildlife
C) Provides strong shade
D) Improves soil fertility
  • 28. Which part of the Surinam Cherry plant is NOT typically consumed?
A) Seeds
B) Juice
C) Fruit
D) Leaves
  • 29. What is the typical height of a Surinam Cherry shrub/small tree?
A) Up to 100 feet
B) Up to 5 feet
C) Up to 25 feet
D) Up to 50 feet
  • 30. What should you consider when harvesting Surinam Cherries?
A) Harvest when green for best flavor
B) Shake the tree to collect fallen fruit
C) Pick all the fruit at once regardless of ripeness
D) Harvest only when fully colored and slightly soft
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