A) The roots B) The spores C) The tightly curled fronds D) The mature leaves
A) Maidenhair fern B) Hay-scented fern C) Christmas fern D) Ostrich fern
A) Moist, shady areas B) Sandy, coastal areas C) Rocky, alpine areas D) Dry, sunny areas
A) Summer B) Spring C) Autumn D) Winter
A) Using a sharp knife B) Wearing gloves C) Harvesting all fiddleheads from a plant D) Proper identification
A) None B) At least 4 C) 1 D) 2
A) Sandy soil B) Rich, organic soil C) Gravelly soil D) Clay soil
A) Boiling or steaming B) Baking C) Eating raw D) Frying
A) High cholesterol B) Allergies C) Food poisoning D) Vitamin deficiency
A) Stem cuttings B) Rhizome division C) Leaf grafting D) Seed planting
A) Highly alkaline B) Highly acidic C) Neutral D) Slightly acidic
A) Southern North America B) Eastern North America C) Western North America D) Central North America
A) Deep U-shaped groove on the inside of the stem B) Brown, papery scales C) Smooth stem D) Covered in dense hairs
A) 10-15 minutes B) 2-3 minutes C) 1 hour D) 30 seconds
A) Iron B) Calcium C) Vitamin A D) Vitamin D
A) Water absorption B) Support C) Storage and propagation D) Photosynthesis
A) Chipmunk B) Rabbit C) Deer D) Squirrel
A) Crozier B) Sporangium C) Rhizoid D) Fiddle
A) High-phosphorus fertilizer B) High-nitrogen fertilizer C) Chemical fertilizer D) Organic compost
A) Increased spore production B) Thicker rhizomes C) Reduced plant size in subsequent years D) Brighter green color
A) 1/2 of the fiddleheads B) All of the fiddleheads C) 1/3 of the fiddleheads D) 2/3 of the fiddleheads
A) Spotted stems B) A reddish tint C) A very hairy stem D) The brown papery scales on the stem
A) 3-7 B) 1-2 C) 8-10 D) 11-13
A) It can scorch the leaves B) It can enhance growth C) It prevents rhizome development D) It increases spore production
A) They may cause allergic reactions B) The taste varies greatly C) Some fern species are toxic D) They may be protected species
A) Frozen without blanching B) Refrigerated C) Left at room temperature D) Dried in the sun
A) They can be gritty or sandy B) They will be more nutritious C) They will lose their flavor D) They will become tough
A) Well water B) Rainwater C) Tap water D) Salt water
A) Sand B) Topsoil C) Perlite D) Clay
A) Removing all ground cover B) Overwatering C) Chemical pesticides D) Diatomaceous earth |