California Flora Identification Quiz

The state flower of North Carolina is the American Dogwood, known for its beautiful white petals and unique shape. It was designated as the state flower in 1941.

Baneberry is known for its toxic properties and should be avoided by both humans and animals to prevent poisoning. Other berries like Juniper Berry, Elderberry, and Goji Berry are generally safe for consumption.

Beach Gumwood is the most common and ideal type of wood used for making surfboards due to its lightweight and flexible nature, which is crucial for riding waves smoothly. Pine Wood, Oak Wood, and Maple Wood are not commonly used for surfboard manufacturing due to their heaviness and lack of flexibility.

While Vitis vinifera is the common grape vine, Vitis labrusca is the species of grape native to eastern North America, and Vitis riparia is known as the riverbank grape.

Chaparral Currant is a specific type of plant known for its distinctive appearance and characteristics. While Desert Rose, Poinsettia, and Yucca are also unique plants, they are not referred to as Chaparral Currant.

Cow Parsnip, also known as the Heracleum maximum, is a plant commonly found in North America. Upon contact with human skin, the plant's sap can cause a skin condition known as phytophotodermatitis, which results in severe skin irritation and blistering when exposed to sunlight. Poison Ivy, Stinging Nettle, and Giant Hogweed are also plants that can cause skin irritation, but Cow Parsnip is specifically known for phytophotodermatitis.

Lathyrus palustris is commonly referred to as Creeping Waterpea due to its creeping growth habit and pea-like flowers.

Foothill Penstemon is a specific type of flower known for its vibrant red-orange tubular blooms. Lavender, Daisy, and Tulip are common flower types but not synonymous with Foothill Penstemon.

The correct scientific name for the flower commonly known as Golden Yarrow is Achillea filipendulina. Solidago canadensis refers to Goldenrod, Tagetes erecta is Marigold, and Rudbeckia hirta is Black-eyed Susan.

Hummingbird Sage is a plant species known for attracting hummingbirds due to its tubular flowers that contain rich nectar. Lavender, Sunflower, and Rosemary are popular plants as well, but they do not have the same specific association with hummingbirds.

Idaho Fescue is a common grass species native to the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, known for its drought tolerance and adaptability to various soil types.

Lemonade Berry is the correct answer as it accurately describes the plant species native to California known for producing red berries and edible leaves. Blueberry Bush, Strawberry Tree, and Cherry Laurel are not native to California and do not match the description provided.

Lilac Verbena is a type of plant known for its small lilac-colored flowers and a strong verbena-like fragrance. None of the other options mentioned have the same characteristics as Lilac Verbena.

Thalictrum, also known as Meadow Rue, is a flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae family. While Buttercup, Daisy, and Lavender are all common plants, they do not belong to the Thalictrum genus.

Mission Manzanita is a conservation project focused on saving the endangered Manzanita tree species in California by restoring their habitats and protecting them from extinction.

The correct answer is Monkey Flower, which is the common name for the plant species with the scientific name Mimulus. Tiger Lily, Snapdragon, and Morning Glory are different plant species with their own unique common names.

The Pt Reyes Creeper is a rare species of carnivorous plant found only in Point Reyes, California. It is known for its unique feeding habits and adaptation to the coastal environment of the area.

The correct state flower of California is the California Poppy, not the Redwood Violet.

Rock Cress, also known as Aubrieta, is a flowering plant that is commonly used to cover rocky areas in gardens due to its ability to spread and grow in between rocks.

Silver Carpet and CA Aster are popular ground cover plants known for their ability to spread and fill in garden spaces effectively. Japanese Knotweed, Poison Ivy, and Bermuda Grass are not typically used as ground cover plants and may pose other challenges in landscaping.

The Siskiyou Iris is the official state flower of Oregon, chosen in 1930 for its unique beauty and abundance in the state.

The Southern Bush Mallow's scientific name is Malacothamnus fasciculatus, not Lavandula angustifolia, Rosa rugosa, or Cyperus papyrus.

The correct answer is Dirca occidentalis, commonly known as Western Leatherwood. Rubus occidentalis is the scientific name for black raspberry, Carya ovata is the scientific name for shagbark hickory, and Quercus alba is the scientific name for white oak.

The correct answer is Wild Pansy. The common name for the plant Viola tricolor is Wild Pansy, not Buttercup, Daisy, or Tulip.

Yellow Skunk Cabbage, also known as Lysichiton americanus, is a plant native to western North America. It gets its name from its yellow flowers and the skunk-like odor it emits to attract pollinators.