California Native Plants Quiz

Rosemarinus officinalis is the correct scientific name for rosemary, while the other options are names of different plant species.

Rosmarinus prostratus is a low-growing variety of Rosemary that typically spreads horizontally rather than growing upright or tall.

Stachys byzantina is commonly known as Lambs Ears due to the soft, furry texture of its leaves resembling the ears of a lamb.

Lavandula angustifolia is commonly known as Common Lavender or English Lavender. While Spanish, French, and Italian Lavenders are also popular types of lavender, they are not the specific species represented by the name Lavandula angustifolia.

Achillea millefolium is commonly known as White Yarrow due to its white flowers and feathery leaves. The incorrect options do not match the correct common name for this plant.

Achillea millefolium rosaea is commonly known as Pink Yarrow, not Purple Thistle, Yellow Daisy, or White Clover.

Asarum caudatum is commonly known as Wild Ginger due to its rhizomatous growth habit and ginger-like scent when leaves are crushed.

Campanula muralis is commonly known as Bellflower due to its bell-shaped blossoms.

Carex pansa is a type of sedge, not a tulip, maple, or cactus.

Epilobium canum, also known as California Fuchsia, is a species of flowering plant native to California. While 'Arizona Sagebrush,' 'Oregon Fireweed,' and 'Nevada Pinkbells' are all names of various plants, they are not alternate names for Epilobium canum or Zauchneria canum.

Erigeron x moerheimii is commonly known as Pink Mexican Daisy due to its pink blooms and Mexican origin.

Erigeron glaucus is commonly known as Seaside Daisy due to its resemblance to daisies and its coastal habitat.

Erigeron karvinskianus is commonly known as Santa Barbara Daisy or Mexican Daisy, not to be confused with the other incorrect options.

The correct scientific name for California Fescue is Festuca californica as it is a species of grass in the family Poaceae native to California.

Festuca ovina 'Glauca' is commonly known as Blue Fescue due to its distinctive blue-gray foliage.

Festuca rubra 'Molate' is commonly known as Red Fescue due to its red-tinged foliage.

Fragaria californica is the scientific name for the California Strawberry, which is a species of strawberry native to the Pacific coast of North America.

Fragaria chiloensis is the scientific name for the Beach Strawberry, while Fragaria virginiana is the scientific name for the Virginia Strawberry, Fragaria vesca is the scientific name for the Woodland Strawberry, and Fragaria x ananassa is the scientific name for the Garden Strawberry.

Galvezia speciosa is commonly known as Bush Island Snapdragon due to its resemblance to snapdragon flowers.

Gaura is the genus name for the plant commonly known as Gaura. While Gaura lindheimeri is a specific species of Gaura, options like Gauravus and Floramagnus are not valid scientific names for this plant.

Penstemon hybrids specifically refer to hybrid varieties of the Penstemon plant species.

Salvia sonomensis is commonly known as Sonoma Sage due to its native habitat in Sonoma County, California.

Salvia spathacea is commonly known as sage, not rosemary, thyme, or basil.

Satureja douglasii is commonly known as Yerba Buena, not Peppermint, Chamomile, or Lavender.

Thymus lanuginosus is commonly known as Woolly Thyme due to its soft, woolly appearance and texture.

Thymus serpyllum is commonly known as Creeping Thyme, not Lemon Balm, Rosemary, or Basil.

Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' is commonly known as Elfin Thyme due to its small size and delicate appearance. The other options provided are whimsical names but do not accurately represent the plant in question.

Verbena 'Homestead Purple' is a type of verbena, not lavender, petunia, or rosemary.

Muhlenbergia rigens is commonly known as Deer Grass due to its resemblance to deer antlers when in bloom.