How to Identify and Classify Jacaranda Trees
  • 1. What is the most distinctive feature of a Jacaranda tree that aids in identification?
A) Rounded leaves
B) Orange berries
C) Lavender-blue flowers
D) Grey bark
  • 2. What type of leaf arrangement do Jacaranda trees typically have?
A) Alternate, pinnately compound
B) Opposite, bipinnately compound
C) Alternate, simple
D) Whorled, palmately compound
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a Jacaranda tree's canopy?
A) Vase-shaped
B) Pyramidal
C) Weeping
D) Rounded
  • 4. During which season do Jacaranda trees typically bloom?
A) Winter
B) Autumn
C) Mid-summer
D) Late spring/early summer
  • 5. What type of fruit does a Jacaranda tree produce?
A) Drupe
B) Woody capsule
C) Acorn
D) Fleshy berry
  • 6. What is the scientific name for the most common Jacaranda species?
A) Jacaranda coerulea
B) Jacaranda grandiflora
C) Jacaranda mimosifolia
D) Jacaranda alba
  • 7. What is the general height range for a mature Jacaranda tree?
A) 25-50 feet
B) 5-10 feet
C) 100-150 feet
D) 75-100 feet
  • 8. What is the typical color of the bark on a mature Jacaranda tree?
A) Bright green
B) Black
C) Grayish-brown
D) Reddish-brown
  • 9. Jacaranda trees are native to which continent?
A) Africa
B) North America
C) South America
D) Asia
  • 10. What is the texture of Jacaranda leaves?
A) Leathery
B) Spiky
C) Fern-like
D) Waxy
  • 11. Which of these is NOT a characteristic used to classify Jacaranda trees?
A) Fruit type
B) Root depth
C) Flower color
D) Leaf shape
  • 12. How are the seed pods of the Jacaranda tree described?
A) Large and fleshy
B) Small and spiky
C) Long and cylindrical
D) Round and flattened
  • 13. What climate is best suited for Jacaranda trees to thrive?
A) Warm and temperate
B) Cold and arid
C) Tropical and humid
D) Arctic
  • 14. Which part of the Jacaranda tree is considered messy due to shedding?
A) Bark
B) Roots
C) Flowers and leaves
D) Branches
  • 15. What is a common use for Jacaranda wood?
A) Furniture making
B) Fuel wood
C) Construction beams
D) Paper production
  • 16. What is the significance of the flower color in Jacaranda taxonomy?
A) Reflects soil pH
B) Indicates tree age
C) Attracts specific pollinators
D) Distinguishes between species
  • 17. How many leaflets are typically present on a single compound leaf of a Jacaranda?
A) 3-5
B) 10-12
C) 7-9
D) Numerous (dozens)
  • 18. Are Jacaranda trees typically evergreen or deciduous?
A) Coniferous
B) Deciduous to semi-deciduous
C) Always deciduous
D) Evergreen
  • 19. What type of soil do Jacaranda trees prefer?
A) Well-drained soil
B) Sandy soil
C) Clay soil
D) Waterlogged soil
  • 20. How does the Jacaranda tree propagate?
A) Spores
B) Budding
C) Seeds and cuttings
D) Rhizomes
  • 21. Which continent has seen widespread cultivation of Jacaranda trees as ornamentals?
A) Europe
B) Antarctica
C) Australia
D) Africa
  • 22. What is a potential problem when planting Jacaranda trees near sidewalks?
A) Surface roots can damage pavement
B) The trees attract pests
C) The leaves are poisonous
D) The shade is too dense
  • 23. What family does the Jacaranda tree belong to?
A) Rosaceae
B) Bignoniaceae
C) Asteraceae
D) Fabaceae
  • 24. What is the best time of year to prune a Jacaranda tree?
A) Late winter/early spring
B) Autumn
C) Mid-summer
D) During flowering
  • 25. What is a common pest that affects Jacaranda trees?
A) Termites
B) Beetles
C) Snails
D) Aphids
  • 26. What is the shape of individual Jacaranda flowers?
A) Bell-shaped
B) Trumpet-shaped
C) Daisy-like
D) Star-shaped
  • 27. How do young Jacaranda trees differ from mature ones in terms of bark?
A) Lighter bark
B) Darker bark
C) Thicker bark
D) Smoother bark
  • 28. Which of these characteristics is LEAST helpful in identifying a Jacaranda tree?
A) Presence of birds nests
B) Seed pod shape
C) Flower color
D) Leaf structure
  • 29. What is one way that Jacaranda trees contribute to the ecosystem?
A) Produce edible fruits
B) Provide shade
C) Fix nitrogen in the soil
D) Repel insects
  • 30. If you were unsure of a tree being a Jacaranda, which feature would you examine most closely?
A) The tree trunk
B) The compound leaves
C) The root system
D) The surrounding soil
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