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1. What is the botanical name for the plant commonly known as Myoporum, belonging to the family Myoporaceae, originating from New Zealand?

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Myoporum laetum is the correct answer as it matches the given botanical name, common name, family, type, and origin provided in the question.

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Can You List The Names Of These Native Plants From California Quiz - Quiz

Can you list the names of these native plants from California? Plants times are only present in a given location, and if you identify yourself as a botany... see morelover, the flashcards below would be perfect for you to test your knowledge. see less

2. What is the correct botanical name for the Myoporum plant?

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The correct botanical name for the Myoporum plant is Myoporum parvifolium, commonly known as Myporum. It belongs to the family Myoporaceae and is an evergreen shrub and ground cover native to South East Australia and Tasmania.

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3. What is the botanical name for Red lace-leaf maple?

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The correct botanical name for Red lace-leaf maple is Acer Palmatum cv. dissectum atropurpureum. The other options provided are incorrect as they belong to different plant species.

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4. What is the Botanical Name for the Japanese Maple tree?

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The correct botanical name for the Japanese Maple tree is Acer Palmatum. Magnolia Grandiflora, Pinus Sylvestris, and Ficus Carica are all different species of trees with their own respective botanical names.

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5. What is the botanical name for Sweet gum, also known as Red gum, Alligator wood, and Gumball?

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The correct answer is Liquidambar styraciflua, which is the botanical name for Sweet gum. Nyssa sylvatica is the botanical name for Black gum, Acer rubrum is the botanical name for Red maple, and Carya ovata is the botanical name for Shagbark hickory.

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6. What is the correct botanical name for the Mirror Plant?

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The correct botanical name for the Mirror Plant is Coprosma X kirkii, which is a hybrid plant originating from New Zealand.

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7. What is the correct botanical name for Sycamore?

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The correct botanical name for Sycamore is Platanus X acerfolia, as it belongs to the Platanaceae family and is a hybrid tree.

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8. What is the botanical name for the Mirror Plant?

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The botanical name for the Mirror Plant is Coprosma repens, it belongs to the Rubiaceae family and is native to New Zealand. The other options provided are different plant species with their own botanical names.

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9. What is the botanical name for the plant commonly known as Monkey Cup?

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Nepenthes is the correct botanical name for the plant commonly known as Monkey Cup, not Dionaea muscipula, Sarracenia purpurea, or Drosera capensis.

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10. Botanical Name:

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The correct answer provides the specific term 'Botanical Name' which is commonly used in the context of categorizing plants.

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What is the botanical name for the plant commonly known as Myoporum,...
What is the correct botanical name for the Myoporum plant?
What is the botanical name for Red lace-leaf maple?
What is the Botanical Name for the Japanese Maple tree?
What is the botanical name for Sweet gum, also known as Red gum,...
What is the correct botanical name for the Mirror Plant?
What is the correct botanical name for Sycamore?
What is the botanical name for the Mirror Plant?
What is the botanical name for the plant commonly known as Monkey Cup?
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