How to Identify and Classify Lima Beans
  • 1. What family do lima beans belong to?
A) Asteraceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Fabaceae
D) Brassicaceae
  • 2. What is the scientific name for lima beans?
A) Phaseolus lunatus
B) Vicia faba
C) Pisum sativum
D) Glycine max
  • 3. Lima beans are native to which region?
A) North America
B) South America
C) Europe
D) Asia
  • 4. What is the primary use of lima beans?
A) Animal Feed
B) Fuel
C) Ornamental Plant
D) Food
  • 5. What characteristic distinguishes baby lima beans from other varieties?
A) Rounder shape
B) Different color
C) Smaller size
D) Higher protein content
  • 6. What color are most mature lima bean seeds?
A) Vibrant Red
B) Bright Green
C) Creamy White
D) Dark Purple
  • 7. What is the shape of a typical lima bean seed?
A) Star-shaped
B) Round
C) Square
D) Kidney-shaped
  • 8. What type of climate do lima beans prefer?
A) Arctic
B) Warm
C) Cold
D) Temperate
  • 9. Which part of the lima bean plant is typically eaten?
A) Leaves
B) Root
C) Seed
D) Stem
  • 10. What is the term for the lima bean pod?
A) Silique
B) Achene
C) Legume
D) Capsule
  • 11. What compound is present in raw lima beans that requires cooking?
A) Cyanide
B) Lectins
C) Solanine
D) Oxalic Acid
  • 12. What is a common culinary preparation method for lima beans?
A) Boiling
B) Roasting
C) Frying
D) Grilling
  • 13. Which of these is NOT a common variety of lima bean?
A) Fordhook 242
B) King of the Garden
C) Black Turtle
D) Henderson Bush
  • 14. What growth habit is typically associated with lima beans?
A) Tree
B) Grass
C) Shrub
D) Bush or Vine
  • 15. What is a key nutritional component of lima beans?
A) Calcium
B) Fiber
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin A
  • 16. How can you differentiate between lima beans and butter beans?
A) They are completely unrelated
B) Lima beans are always green
C) Butter beans have a rougher skin
D) Butter beans are a type of lima bean
  • 17. What is the typical harvest time for lima beans in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) Mid-Winter
B) Late Spring
C) Late Summer/Early Fall
D) Early Spring
  • 18. What soil type is best for growing lima beans?
A) Sandy
B) Well-drained
C) Waterlogged
D) Clay
  • 19. Why are lima beans sometimes called 'butter beans'?
A) Buttery Texture
B) High Fat Content
C) They are cooked with butter
D) Yellow Color
  • 20. What type of pollination do lima beans typically exhibit?
A) Water-pollination
B) Insect-pollination
C) Self-pollination
D) Wind-pollination
  • 21. Which of the following is a disease that can affect lima beans?
A) Apple Scab
B) Powdery Mildew (only)
C) Downy Mildew
D) Black Spot
  • 22. What is the function of the hilum on a lima bean seed?
A) Protective coating
B) Source of nutrients
C) Germination indicator
D) Attachment point to the pod
  • 23. What is 'dry shelling' of lima beans?
A) Removing dried beans from dried pods
B) Removing dried beans from fresh pods
C) Removing fresh beans from dried pods
D) Removing fresh beans from fresh pods
  • 24. What is a common companion plant for lima beans?
A) Potatoes
B) Cabbage
C) Sunflowers
D) Corn
  • 25. What is the germination rate typically measured as?
A) Weight
B) Time
C) Percentage
D) Temperature
  • 26. What does 'determinate' mean when describing a bush bean variety?
A) Seed requires specific conditions
B) Vine continues to grow indefinitely
C) Plant is resistant to disease
D) Bush grows to a set height
  • 27. Why are lima beans considered a good source of protein?
A) High protein content
B) Rich in Vitamin C
C) Low calorie content
D) Easy to digest
  • 28. What is the benefit of soaking lima beans before cooking?
A) Removes all toxins
B) Increases nutrient content
C) Makes them sweeter
D) Reduces cooking time
  • 29. What is the term for planting lima beans in succession?
A) Intercropping
B) Relay Cropping
C) Succession Planting
D) Monoculture
  • 30. What pest commonly attacks lima beans?
A) Aphids (only)
B) Tomato Hornworms
C) Bean Beetles
D) Slugs
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