Identifying Common Weeds in Nurseries Quiz

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1. What is a canoe-shaped tip referred to in bluegrass music?

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In bluegrass music, a canoe-shaped tip refers to the NNUl bluegrass, which is a specific style and technique used in playing music.

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Identifying Common Weeds In Nurseries Quiz - Quiz

This quiz focuses on identifying common weeds found in nurseries, enhancing your weed management skills. It is designed for learners interested in horticulture and agronomy, providing practical knowledge in integrated pest management (IPM).

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2. What plant has broad, simple, and egg-shaped leaves with elongated spikes on the end of an upright, leafless stem?

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Broadleaf plantain is characterized by its distinct leaf shape and flower arrangement, making it easy to identify among other common plants like Dandelion, Sunflower, and Lavender.

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3. Which plant has long, narrow, hairy leaves and flowers that are tight spikes on leafless, upright stems?

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Buckhorn Plantain is known for its distinct long, narrow, hairy leaves and flowers that appear as tight spikes on leafless, upright stems. Lavender, Dandelion, and Sunflower do not match this description.

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4. Which plant is characterized by long, sharp spines on the leaves, deeply lobed and hairy leaves, spiny wings along the stems, and pink-magenta gumdrop-shaped flower heads with spines at the base?

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Bull thistle is known for its distinct features including long, sharp spines on the leaves, hairy and deeply lobed leaves, spiny wings along the stems, and pink-magenta gumdrop-shaped flower heads with spines at the base. Dandelions, sunflowers, and poison ivy do not exhibit these specific characteristics.

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5. What plant has shiny, round, opposite leaves that form on hairy stems along with very small, white flowers?

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Chickweed is a common annual weed known for its distinctive features described in the question. Dandelion, mint, and lavender are not known to have the same characteristics as chickweed.

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6. What grass is characterized by pale-green blades, usually 2-5" longand 1/3" wide?

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Crabgrass is a common weed that can quickly spread through lawns and gardens, often outcompeting desired grass species. Its distinctive pale-green blades and rapid growth make it easily identifiable.

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7. Which plant has deeply-lobed leaves that develop as basal rosettes and yellow flowers that grow on single stalks?

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Dandelions are known for their deeply-lobed leaves that form basal rosettes and yellow flowers on single stalks, making them easily recognizable. Sunflowers, tulips, and roses do not exhibit these specific characteristics.

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8. Which plant species has leaves that are generally 1 to 2 inches long, smooth and shaped like an arrowhead, with funnel-shaped flowers that are white or pink in color?

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Field bindweed is known for its arrowhead-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped flowers, making it distinct from poison ivy, dandelion, and morning glory.

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9. What plant has opposite, rounded, hairy, coarse leaves and tiny purple trumpet flowers that grow out of square stems?

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Henbit is a common weed that is known for its opposite leaves that are hairy and coarse. The plant produces tiny purple trumpet flowers that grow out of square stems. Lambsquarters, Chickweed, and Purple Deadnettle are all similar plants but do not match all the characteristics described in the question.

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10. What plant is described as having stout, cane-like stems, hollow between the nodes, with swollen stem nodes and leaves lacking hairs on the undersides?

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The description provided matches that of a Knotweed plant, which is characterized by its stout, cane-like stems and unique leaf and flower features.

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11. Which grass has leaves rolled in the bud; ligule membranous, short, jagged; collar medium, smooth, long hairs at the edges; auricles absent; sheaths compressed, prominent white membrane along the edges; blades short, narrow, flat, pointed?

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Nimblewill is the correct answer as it matches all the specific characteristics described in the question. Bluegrass, Bermudagrass, and Fescue do not have all the mentioned features and can be ruled out as incorrect answers.

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12. What plant is yellow-green in color and has triangular stems; yellow flowers develop in panicle arrangements; small growths, called nutlets, grow on roots?

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Nutsedge fits the description provided with its unique characteristics such as triangular stems and nutlets growing on roots. Dandelion, thistle, and goldenrod do not possess all the mentioned features.

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13. Which plant resembles shamrock or four-leaf clover, with a bell-shaped pink, yellow, or white flower?

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Oxalis is a genus of flowering plants known for their resemblance to shamrocks and their bell-shaped flowers in various colors. Lavender, Hydrangea, and Daisy are not known for having this specific combination of characteristics.

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14. Which plant has prickles along the leaf margins and midvein on the lower leaf surfaces, emits a milky sap when cut, and has leaves that become progressively smaller up the flowering stem?

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Prickly lettuce is the correct answer as it exhibits all the mentioned characteristics, unlike Dandelion, Poison Ivy, and Stinging Nettle.

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15. Which prostrate, succulent annual often forms a dense mat, with reddish stems radiating out like spokes of a wheel, oval and smooth leaves, and small yellow flowers?

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The description matches that of Purslane, which is a common edible plant found in many regions.

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16. Which plant has flat-lying stems, compound leaves with three leaflets that have white markings, and white flowers that develop on separate, upright stems?

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White clover is characterized by its distinct features mentioned in the question, making it the correct answer. Daisy, Chamomile, and Black-eyed Susan do not match the description provided.

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What is a canoe-shaped tip referred to in bluegrass music?
What plant has broad, simple, and egg-shaped leaves with elongated...
Which plant has long, narrow, hairy leaves and flowers that are tight...
Which plant is characterized by long, sharp spines on the leaves,...
What plant has shiny, round, opposite leaves that form on hairy stems...
What grass is characterized by pale-green blades, usually 2-5" longand...
Which plant has deeply-lobed leaves that develop as basal rosettes and...
Which plant species has leaves that are generally 1 to 2 inches long,...
What plant has opposite, rounded, hairy, coarse leaves and tiny purple...
What plant is described as having stout, cane-like stems, hollow...
Which grass has leaves rolled in the bud; ligule membranous, short,...
What plant is yellow-green in color and has triangular stems; yellow...
Which plant resembles shamrock or four-leaf clover, with a bell-shaped...
Which plant has prickles along the leaf margins and midvein on the...
Which prostrate, succulent annual often forms a dense mat, with...
Which plant has flat-lying stems, compound leaves with three leaflets...
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