California Native Plant Identification Quiz

The scientific name for the Box Elder tree is Acer negundo var. californicum, which is a specific variety of the Box Elder species native to California. While the other options are common types of trees, they are not the scientific name for the Box Elder tree.

Quail Bush is scientifically known as Atriplex lentiformis, while Artemisia tridentata is Sagebrush, Opuntia ficus-indica is Prickly Pear cactus, and Larrea tridentata is Creosote Bush.

The correct scientific name for the Baja Fairy Duster plant is Calliandra californica, which is a species of flowering plant native to California and Baja California region. The other options given are incorrect as they belong to different plant species.

Carex spissa is the scientific name for San Diego Sedge, while the other options are scientific names for different plant species.

Dendromecon harfordii is the scientific name for Channel Island Tree Poppy, while Eschscholzia californica is the scientific name for California Poppy, Lupinus arboreus is the scientific name for Yellow Bush Lupine, and Adenostoma fasciculatum is the scientific name for Chamise.

Dicentra formosa is commonly known as Bleeding Heart due to the heart-shaped flowers with a unique droplet at the bottom, resembling a bleeding heart.

The correct scientific name for the California Ash tree is Fraxinus dipetala. Quercus lobata is the scientific name for the Valley Oak, Pinus radiata is the scientific name for the Monterey Pine, and Sequoia sempervirens is the scientific name for the Coast Redwood.

Bog Laurel, scientifically known as Kalmia polifolia, is a flowering plant native to North America and commonly found in boggy or wet areas.

Lepechinia fragrans is commonly known as Pitcher Sage due to its pitcher-shaped flowers.

Lewisia cotyledon is commonly known as Cliff Maids due to their ability to grow in rocky, cliffside environments.

Twinberry is the common name for Lonicera involucrata, which is a species of honeysuckle native to western North America.

Yellow Pond Lily is scientifically known as Nuphar lutea ssp. polysepala, while Nymphaea odorata is the scientific name for American White Waterlily, Lemna minor is Duckweed, and Typha latifolia is Common Cattail.

Opuntia basilaris is the correct scientific name for the Beavertail Cactus, while the other options refer to different species of cacti commonly found in the desert regions of North America.

The scientific name for Matilija Poppy is Romneya coulteri, not Eschscholzia californica, Papaver somniferum, or Argemone munita.

Rosa californica is commonly known as California Rose due to its origins in California.

Sidalcea malviflora is commonly known as Checkerbloom due to its distinct checkerboard pattern on the flowers.

Smilacina racemosa is commonly known as False Solomon's Seal, not to be confused with True Solomon's Seal or any other similar-sounding names.

Solidago californica is the scientific name specifically for California Goldenrod, while the other options are scientific names for different plant species native to California.

Sierra Bladdernut is scientifically known as Staphylea bolanderi, not Rubus parviflorus, Aesculus hippocastanum, or Pyrus communis.