How to Identify and Classify Dandelion Greens
  • 1. What is the primary leaf shape of a dandelion?
A) Ovate
B) Cordate
C) Lanceolate
D) Spatulate
  • 2. Are dandelion leaves typically smooth or serrated?
A) Lobbed
B) Wavy
C) Smooth
D) Serrated
  • 3. What color are dandelion leaves?
A) Green
B) Yellow
C) Purple
D) Red
  • 4. Which growth habit best describes dandelions?
A) Erect stem
B) Basal rosette
C) Woody shrub
D) Climbing vine
  • 5. What type of flower does a dandelion produce?
A) Composite
B) Umbel
C) Raceme
D) Solitary
  • 6. Dandelion flowers are typically what color?
A) Blue
B) White
C) Purple
D) Yellow
  • 7. The dandelion seed head is commonly known as what?
A) Pod
B) Blowball
C) Acorn
D) Cone
  • 8. What type of root system does a dandelion have?
A) Fibrous
B) Tuberous
C) Adventitious
D) Taproot
  • 9. Are dandelion leaves arranged oppositely or alternately?
A) Alternately
B) Oppositely
C) Neither, basal rosette
D) Whorled
  • 10. What is the botanical name for the common dandelion?
A) Taraxacum officinale
B) Urtica dioica
C) Rumex crispus
D) Plantago major
  • 11. What is a key characteristic that distinguishes dandelion leaves from similar plants like catsear?
A) Purple stems
B) Red veins
C) Hairless leaves
D) Hairy leaves
  • 12. Where are dandelions commonly found?
A) Lawns and fields
B) Deserts
C) Dense forests
D) Aquatic environments
  • 13. What is the typical height of a dandelion plant (to the top of the flower)?
A) 2-12 inches
B) 3-4 feet
C) 1-2 feet
D) 5-6 feet
  • 14. Is the dandelion plant considered an annual, biennial, or perennial?
A) Biennial
B) Annual-Biennial
C) Annual
D) Perennial
  • 15. What is a culinary use for dandelion greens?
A) Building Material
B) Fabric Dye
C) Salads
D) Fuel
  • 16. What season are dandelion greens typically harvested?
A) Winter
B) Spring
C) Summer
D) Autumn
  • 17. What condition might make dandelion greens taste more bitter?
A) Cloudy weather
B) Rainy weather
C) Hot weather
D) Cold weather
  • 18. What part of the dandelion plant is NOT generally considered edible?
A) Leaves
B) Flowers
C) Roots
D) Seed head (mature)
  • 19. Dandelion leaves are a good source of which vitamin?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin D
  • 20. What is one potential medicinal use of dandelion root?
A) Pain reliever
B) Antiseptic
C) Cough suppressant
D) Digestive aid
  • 21. When are dandelion greens at their least bitter?
A) Late spring
B) Late fall
C) Early spring
D) Mid summer
  • 22. How can you reduce the bitterness of dandelion greens before eating them?
A) Boil them for a long time
B) Dehydrate them
C) Freeze them
D) Blanch them
  • 23. What soil conditions do dandelions prefer?
A) Waterlogged soil
B) Sandy soil
C) Clay soil
D) Well-drained soil
  • 24. What characteristic does 'cutleaf evening primrose' have that dandelion doesn't?
A) Hairy leaves
B) Serrated leaves
C) Yellow flowers
D) Taproot
  • 25. What is a common use for dandelion flowers besides eating?
A) Making rope
B) Making glue
C) Making paper
D) Making wine
  • 26. True or False: Dandelions are native to North America.
A) It is unknown
B) True
C) False
D) Sometimes
  • 27. What is a method of propagation for dandelions?
A) Cuttings
B) Seeds
C) Grafting
D) Layering
  • 28. What animal commonly eats dandelions?
A) Lions
B) Sharks
C) Snakes
D) Rabbits
  • 29. What might indicate that a dandelion green is too old to eat?
A) Bright green color
B) Small size
C) Sweet smell
D) Tough texture
  • 30. What should you avoid when foraging for dandelion greens?
A) Areas with well-drained soil
B) Sunny areas
C) Areas treated with pesticides
D) Areas with many other dandelions
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