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1. What type of plant is Arctostaphylos densifloraHoward McMinn Manzanita?

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Arctostaphylos densifloraHoward McMinn Manzanita is a specific type of plant known as a Manzanita. While the incorrect answers may also refer to plants, they do not match the specific type mentioned in the question.

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2. What is the scientific name of the Pajaro Manzanita plant?

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The correct scientific name for the Pajaro Manzanita plant is Arctostaphylos pajaroensis, not Pajaro Manzanita, Arctostaphylos tomatosa, or Arctostaphylos waddellii.

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3. What is the scientific name for Fremont Barberry?

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The correct scientific name for Fremont Barberry is Berberis fremontii. Opuntia ficus-indica is the scientific name for Prickly Pear Cactus, Arctostaphylos manzanita is the scientific name for Manzanita, and Juniperus virginiana is the scientific name for Eastern Red Cedar.

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4. What is the common name for Cardamine californica?

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Cardamine californica is commonly known as Milkmaids due to its resemblance to maidens with milk pails. The other options provided are not the correct common names for Cardamine californica.

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5. What is the scientific name for Bigpod Ceanothus?

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The correct scientific name for Bigpod Ceanothus is Ceanothus megacarpus.

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6. What is the scientific name for Greenbark Ceanothus?

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The correct scientific name for Greenbark Ceanothus is Ceanothus spinosus. It is important to be familiar with the scientific names of plants to ensure accurate identification and communication.

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7. What is the common name for Oemleria cerasiformis?

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Oemleria cerasiformis is commonly known as Indian Plum or Osoberry. The incorrect options are other plant species with different common names.

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8. What is the scientific name for Baja Birdbush?

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Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia is the scientific name specifically for Baja Birdbush, while the other options are scientific names for Poinsettia, Dog Rose, and Mediterranean Cypress respectively.

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9. What is the scientific name for the California Buckeye tree?

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The California Buckeye tree is scientifically known as Aesculus californica. The other options provided are different species of trees native to California, but not the California Buckeye.

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10. What is another name for the plant Berberis aquifolium?

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Berberis aquifolium is commonly known as Oregon Grape due to its grape-like clusters of berries that resemble grapes.

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11. What is the scientific name for California Barberry?

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The scientific name for California Barberry is Berberis pinnata. Rosa californica is the scientific name for California Wild Rose, Arctostaphylos manzanita is the scientific name for Manzanita, and Ceanothus thyrsiflorus is the scientific name for Blueblossom.

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12. What is the scientific name for the Western Redbud?

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The correct scientific name for the Western Redbud is Cercis occidentalis, commonly known as Western Redbud. Cercis canadensis is the scientific name for Eastern Redbud, Malus domestica is the scientific name for Apple, and Pinus ponderosa is the scientific name for Ponderosa Pine, making them incorrect answers.

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13. What is another name for Erythronium spp.?

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Erythronium spp. is commonly known as Fawn Lily. While Bluebell, Tulip, and Daffodil are all popular spring flowers, they do not refer to Erythronium species.

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14. What is the scientific name of California Poppy?

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California Poppy's scientific name is Eschscholzia californica. It is a native plant to California and belongs to the Papaveraceae family.

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15. What is the scientific name of Deergrass?

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Deergrass, scientifically known as Muhlenbergia rigens, is a popular ornamental grass native to North America. While Festuca rubra, Panicum virgatum, and Schizachyrium scoparium are all grass species, they are not the scientific names for Deergrass.

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16. Which plant species is commonly known as Golden Currant?

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Ribes aureum is commonly referred to as Golden Currant due to its bright yellow flowers and edible berries.

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17. What is the scientific name of Pink-Flowering Gooseberry?

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The correct scientific name for Pink-Flowering Gooseberry is Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum.

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18. What is the scientific name for San Miguel Savory?

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The correct scientific name for San Miguel Savory is Satureja chandleri, not Salvia officinalis (common sage), Thymus vulgaris (thyme), or Origanum vulgare (oregano).

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19. What is another name for Sisyrinchium bellum?

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Sisyrinchium bellum is commonly known as Blue-eyed Grass due to its small blue flowers resembling those of grass.

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20. What is the scientific name for California Pipevine?

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The correct scientific name for California Pipevine is Aristolochia californica, not Asclepias tuberosa, Rudbeckia hirta, or Monarda didyma.

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21. What is the scientific name for Carmel Creeper?

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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. griseus Carmel Creeper is the correct answer as it is the specific scientific name for the plant known as Carmel Creeper.

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22. What is another name for Ceanothus impressus?

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Ceanothus impressus is commonly referred to as Santa Barbara Ceanothus. The other options are different species within the Ceanothus genus.

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23. What is the scientific name for Blackfruit Dogwood?

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The correct scientific name for Blackfruit Dogwood is Cornus sessilis. The other options are names of different plant species and not related to Blackfruit Dogwood.

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24. What is the scientific name for the American Dogwood plant?

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Cornus sericea is the scientific name for the American Dogwood plant, while Quercus alba refers to the White Oak tree, Acer rubrum is the scientific name for the Red Maple tree, and Pinus strobus is the White Pine tree.

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25. What is another name for Disporum hookeri?

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Disporum hookeri is commonly known as Fairy Bells due to its bell-shaped flowers.

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26. What is the scientific name for the Sulfur Flower plant?

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Eriogonum umbellatum is the correct scientific name for the Sulfur Flower plant.

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27. What is the scientific name for the Seaside Wallflower?

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Erysimum menziesii is the correct scientific name for the Seaside Wallflower, while the other options are not related to this specific plant species.

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28. What is the botanical name for the Coast Silk-tassel plant?

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Garrya elliptica, commonly known as Coast Silk-tassel, is a species of flowering plant in the family Garryaceae. It is native to the coastal regions of California and Oregon in the United States.

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What type of plant is Arctostaphylos densifloraHoward McMinn...
What is the scientific name of the Pajaro Manzanita plant?
What is the scientific name for Fremont Barberry?
What is the common name for Cardamine californica?
What is the scientific name for Bigpod Ceanothus?
What is the scientific name for Greenbark Ceanothus?
What is the common name for Oemleria cerasiformis?
What is the scientific name for Baja Birdbush?
What is the scientific name for the California Buckeye tree?
What is another name for the plant Berberis aquifolium?
What is the scientific name for California Barberry?
What is the scientific name for the Western Redbud?
What is another name for Erythronium spp.?
What is the scientific name of California Poppy?
What is the scientific name of Deergrass?
Which plant species is commonly known as Golden Currant?
What is the scientific name of Pink-Flowering Gooseberry?
What is the scientific name for San Miguel Savory?
What is another name for Sisyrinchium bellum?
What is the scientific name for California Pipevine?
What is the scientific name for Carmel Creeper?
What is another name for Ceanothus impressus?
What is the scientific name for Blackfruit Dogwood?
What is the scientific name for the American Dogwood plant?
What is another name for Disporum hookeri?
What is the scientific name for the Sulfur Flower plant?
What is the scientific name for the Seaside Wallflower?
What is the botanical name for the Coast Silk-tassel plant?
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