Botanical Names and Plant Identification Quiz

1. What plant is referred to as Monstera Deliciosa and often confused with Splitleaf Philodendron?

Pothos

(B) Monstera Deliciosa(C) Splitleaf Philodendron

Fiddle Leaf Fig

Splitleaf Philodendron

Monstera Deliciosa is often mistakenly called Splitleaf Philodendron due to their similar split leaf appearance. However, these are two different plant species.

Explanation

Monstera Deliciosa is often mistakenly called Splitleaf Philodendron due to their similar split leaf appearance. However, these are two different plant species.

2. (B)Doughy Jewish Greeting(C)Frilly Forest Dough.

(D)Kugel

(E)Babka

(A)Matzo Ball Soup

(B) Philodendron Selloum(C) Lace Tree Philodendron

The question is a play on words where the options are misinterpreted. (B) Philodendron Selloum is a type of plant known as Lace Tree Philodendron, not related to any Jewish greetings or dough. The incorrect options (A) Matzo Ball Soup, (D) Kugel, and (E) Babka are traditional Jewish foods and not related to the correct answer.

Explanation

The question is a play on words where the options are misinterpreted. (B) Philodendron Selloum is a type of plant known as Lace Tree Philodendron, not related to any Jewish greetings or dough. The incorrect options (A) Matzo Ball Soup, (D) Kugel, and (E) Babka are traditional Jewish foods and not related to the correct answer.

3. What is another name for Philodendron Scandens Oxycardium?

Doughy Laser-Check of a Heart with Acne

(B) Philodendron Scandens Oxycardium(C) Sweet Heart Philodendron

Candy Loving Dough

Philodendron Scandens Oxycardium

The correct answer for the given question is 'Sweet Heart Philodendron', which is another name for Philodendron Scandens Oxycardium. The other options provided are not correct names for this plant.

Explanation

The correct answer for the given question is 'Sweet Heart Philodendron', which is another name for Philodendron Scandens Oxycardium. The other options provided are not correct names for this plant.

4. (B) Doughy, Angry Birthstone(C) Angry Birthstone.

(A) Doughy, Green Amethyst.

(B) Philodendron Red Emerald(C) Red Emerald

(D) Angry Birthstone, Ruby.

(E) Blue Sapphire, Angry Birthstone.

The correct answer is (B) Philodendron Red Emerald(C) Red Emerald. The question includes misdirection by describing the birthstone as 'Doughy' and 'Angry,' which may lead to confusion. The correct answer refers to the Philodendron Red Emerald variety of plant, which aligns with the description of 'Doughy, Angry Birthstone.'

Explanation

The correct answer is (B) Philodendron Red Emerald(C) Red Emerald. The question includes misdirection by describing the birthstone as 'Doughy' and 'Angry,' which may lead to confusion. The correct answer refers to the Philodendron Red Emerald variety of plant, which aligns with the description of 'Doughy, Angry Birthstone.'

5. (B) Body Covering Touches Group(C) Evil & Wild / Shiny Round Boy.

(C) Monstera(C) Swiss Cheese Plant

(A) Sansevieria(C) Snake Plant

(D) Dracaena(C) Dragon Tree

(B) Scindapsus(C) Devil's Ivy / Golden Pothos

The question is describing a plant with a body covering that touches other plants, symbolizing its invasive nature. The plant in question is Scindapsus, commonly known as Devil's Ivy or Golden Pothos. This plant is known for its ability to grow and spread quickly, often tightly wrapping itself around other plants.

Explanation

The question is describing a plant with a body covering that touches other plants, symbolizing its invasive nature. The plant in question is Scindapsus, commonly known as Devil's Ivy or Golden Pothos. This plant is known for its ability to grow and spread quickly, often tightly wrapping itself around other plants.