Ca Plant Id Final Quiz

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1. What is the scientific name for the Box Elder tree?

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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.

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2. What is the scientific name for Quail Bush?

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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.

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3. What is the scientific name for the Baja Fairy Duster plant?

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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.

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4. What is the scientific name for San Diego Sedge?

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

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5. What is the scientific name for Channel Island Tree Poppy?

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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.

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6. What is the common name for the plant Dicentra formosa?

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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.

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7. What is the scientific name for the California Ash tree?

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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.

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8. What is the scientific name for Bog Laurel?

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

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9. What is the common name for Lepechinia fragrans?

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

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10. What is another name for Lewisia cotyledon?

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

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11. What is the scientific name for Twinberry?

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

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12. What is the scientific name for Yellow Pond Lily?

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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.

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13. What is the scientific name for the Beavertail Cactus?

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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.

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14. What is the scientific name for Matilija Poppy?

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

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15. What is another name for Rosa californica?

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

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16. What is the common name for Sidalcea malviflora?

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

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17. What is the common name for the plant Smilacina racemosa?

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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.

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18. What is the scientific name for California Goldenrod?

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

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19. What is the scientific name for Sierra Bladdernut?

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

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What is the scientific name for the Box Elder tree?
What is the scientific name for Quail Bush?
What is the scientific name for the Baja Fairy Duster plant?
What is the scientific name for San Diego Sedge?
What is the scientific name for Channel Island Tree Poppy?
What is the common name for the plant Dicentra formosa?
What is the scientific name for the California Ash tree?
What is the scientific name for Bog Laurel?
What is the common name for Lepechinia fragrans?
What is another name for Lewisia cotyledon?
What is the scientific name for Twinberry?
What is the scientific name for Yellow Pond Lily?
What is the scientific name for the Beavertail Cactus?
What is the scientific name for Matilija Poppy?
What is another name for Rosa californica?
What is the common name for Sidalcea malviflora?
What is the common name for the plant Smilacina racemosa?
What is the scientific name for California Goldenrod?
What is the scientific name for Sierra Bladdernut?
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