Identify Scientific Names And Class Of Trees Quiz

The scientific name of a SweetGum Tree is Liquidambar Styraciflua, not Acer Saccharum, Pinus Radiata, or Quercus Alba.

Eastern Red Cedar is scientifically known as Juniperus Virginiana. It belongs to the Juniperus genus and is commonly found in North America.

Eastern Red Cedar is scientifically known as Juniperus Virginiana.

The scientific name for the SweetGum Tree is Liquidambar Styractiflua, not Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple), Quercus Alba (White Oak), or Ulmus Americana (American Elm).

Liriodendron Tulipifera, also known as Yellow-Poplar, is a type of tree commonly found in North America. It is distinct for its tulip-shaped flowers and unique leaves. The other options provided are different types of trees with varying characteristics not matching the description of Liriodendron Tulipifera.

Yellow-Poplar is scientifically known as Liriodendron Tulipifera. The other options are the scientific names for Red Maple, White Oak, and Loblolly Pine respectively, which are different tree species.

Quercus Macrocarpa, commonly known as Bur Oak, is a species of oak tree native to North America.

Throughout history, various animals have been speculated to have fed on different types of trees. However, in this case, the correct answer is Maclura pomifera, also known as the Osage-orange tree. It is believed that the extinct Giant Sloth, a prehistoric species of horse, or other animals fed on its fruits. These fruits are no longer consumed by any current animal species.

The Maclura pomifera, also known as the Osage-orange tree, was commonly planted by ranchers as a hedge due to its fast growth, thorns, and ability to form a dense barrier before the availability of barbed wire.

The scientific name for Osage-orange is Maclura pomifera, while Acer saccharinum is the scientific name for Silver maple, Juglans nigra for Black walnut, and Quercus alba for White oak.

Maclura pomifera, commonly known as Osage-orange, is a species of flowering plant in the mulberry family.

Oaks, cedars and Beech trees belong to the Fagaceae family, which includes species like oak (Quercus), cedar (Cedrus), and beech (Fagus). Pinaceae family includes pine trees, Juglandaceae family includes walnut trees, and Aceraceae includes maple trees.

The correct scientific name for Pin Oak is Quercus prinus, while Quercus alba is the scientific name for White Oak, Pinus sylvestris is the scientific name for Scots Pine, and Acer rubrum is the scientific name for Red Maple.

The bark in the image belongs to the Quercus genus, commonly known as Oak trees. Oak trees are known for their distinctive bark patterns.

While White Oak, Red Oak, and Chinkapin Oak are popular choices for timber due to their high quality wood, Pin Oak is considered weak and poor quality with too many knots, making it unpopular for furniture and woodworking.

Quercus Velutina is commonly known as Black Oak due to the dark color of its bark and leaves.

The correct scientific name for White Oak is Quercus Alba. Acer Saccharum is the scientific name for Sugar Maple, Pinus Strobus is the scientific name for Eastern White Pine, and Fagus Grandifolia is the scientific name for American Beech.

The correct state tree of Illinois is Quercus Alba (White Oak) and it was chosen in 1908, but was not specified which oak specifically. Therefore, in 1973, the law was amended to specify Quercus Alba as the official state tree.

Castanea dentata, commonly known as the American Chestnut, is a species of chestnut native to eastern North America. It was once one of the most common trees in the forests of the eastern United States before being decimated by a chestnut blight in the early 20th century.

The correct answer is Castanea dentata, commonly known as American Chestnut, which was affected by the Chestnut blight fungus. The other options provided are trees that were not affected by this specific Asian bark fungus mentioned in the question.

Castanea dentata is the scientific name for the American Chestnut tree. Quercus rubra refers to the Northern Red Oak, Juglans nigra is the Black Walnut tree, and Pinus strobus is the Eastern White Pine tree.

A Quaking Aspen tree is scientifically known as Populus tremuloides. The other options are the scientific names for Sugar Maple, Loblolly Pine, and American Beech trees respectively.

The correct scientific name for the Large Tooth Aspen is Populus grandidentata. The other options provided are the scientific names for Sugar Maple, Eastern White Pine, and White Oak respectively.

Sassafras albidum is the correct scientific name for Sassafras. The other options are names of different plant species and do not refer to Sassafras.

Root beer is traditionally made using the extract from the Sassafras albidum tree, giving it its distinctive flavor. Birch, maple, and pine tree extracts are not typically used in making Root beer.

The correct answer is Sabal palmetto, also known as Cabbage Palm, which was designated as the state tree of South Carolina in 1939. It is a symbol of the state's diverse landscapes and unique flora.

Sabal palmetto is commonly referred to as the 'Cabbage Palm' because its leaf bud is edible and is harvested as 'Hearts of Palm', a popular ingredient in various dishes.

The correct answer is Asimina Triloba, commonly known as Pawpaw. Although apples, cherries, and bananas are fruits, they do not match the description provided for the tree described in the question.

Asimina Triloba is the scientific name for Pawpaw, not Mangifera indica (Mango), Ananas comosus (Pineapple), or Citrus sinensis (Orange).

The correct scientific name for the Southern Magnolia tree is Magnolia Grandiflora. It is a species native to the southeastern United States and known for its large, fragrant flowers.