California Native Plant Identification Quiz

Arctostaphylos densifloraHoward McMinn Manzanita is a specific type of plant known as a Manzanita. While the incorrect answers may also refer to plants, they do not match the specific type mentioned in the question.

The correct scientific name for the Pajaro Manzanita plant is Arctostaphylos pajaroensis, not Pajaro Manzanita, Arctostaphylos tomatosa, or Arctostaphylos waddellii.

The correct scientific name for Fremont Barberry is Berberis fremontii. Opuntia ficus-indica is the scientific name for Prickly Pear Cactus, Arctostaphylos manzanita is the scientific name for Manzanita, and Juniperus virginiana is the scientific name for Eastern Red Cedar.

Cardamine californica is commonly known as Milkmaids due to its resemblance to maidens with milk pails. The other options provided are not the correct common names for Cardamine californica.

The correct scientific name for Bigpod Ceanothus is Ceanothus megacarpus.

The correct scientific name for Greenbark Ceanothus is Ceanothus spinosus. It is important to be familiar with the scientific names of plants to ensure accurate identification and communication.

Oemleria cerasiformis is commonly known as Indian Plum or Osoberry. The incorrect options are other plant species with different common names.

Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia is the scientific name specifically for Baja Birdbush, while the other options are scientific names for Poinsettia, Dog Rose, and Mediterranean Cypress respectively.

The California Buckeye tree is scientifically known as Aesculus californica. The other options provided are different species of trees native to California, but not the California Buckeye.

Berberis aquifolium is commonly known as Oregon Grape due to its grape-like clusters of berries that resemble grapes.

The scientific name for California Barberry is Berberis pinnata. Rosa californica is the scientific name for California Wild Rose, Arctostaphylos manzanita is the scientific name for Manzanita, and Ceanothus thyrsiflorus is the scientific name for Blueblossom.

The correct scientific name for the Western Redbud is Cercis occidentalis, commonly known as Western Redbud. Cercis canadensis is the scientific name for Eastern Redbud, Malus domestica is the scientific name for Apple, and Pinus ponderosa is the scientific name for Ponderosa Pine, making them incorrect answers.

Erythronium spp. is commonly known as Fawn Lily. While Bluebell, Tulip, and Daffodil are all popular spring flowers, they do not refer to Erythronium species.

California Poppy's scientific name is Eschscholzia californica. It is a native plant to California and belongs to the Papaveraceae family.

Deergrass, scientifically known as Muhlenbergia rigens, is a popular ornamental grass native to North America. While Festuca rubra, Panicum virgatum, and Schizachyrium scoparium are all grass species, they are not the scientific names for Deergrass.

Ribes aureum is commonly referred to as Golden Currant due to its bright yellow flowers and edible berries.

The correct scientific name for Pink-Flowering Gooseberry is Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum.

The correct scientific name for San Miguel Savory is Satureja chandleri, not Salvia officinalis (common sage), Thymus vulgaris (thyme), or Origanum vulgare (oregano).

Sisyrinchium bellum is commonly known as Blue-eyed Grass due to its small blue flowers resembling those of grass.

The correct scientific name for California Pipevine is Aristolochia californica, not Asclepias tuberosa, Rudbeckia hirta, or Monarda didyma.

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. griseus Carmel Creeper is the correct answer as it is the specific scientific name for the plant known as Carmel Creeper.

Ceanothus impressus is commonly referred to as Santa Barbara Ceanothus. The other options are different species within the Ceanothus genus.

The correct scientific name for Blackfruit Dogwood is Cornus sessilis. The other options are names of different plant species and not related to Blackfruit Dogwood.

Cornus sericea is the scientific name for the American Dogwood plant, while Quercus alba refers to the White Oak tree, Acer rubrum is the scientific name for the Red Maple tree, and Pinus strobus is the White Pine tree.

Disporum hookeri is commonly known as Fairy Bells due to its bell-shaped flowers.

Eriogonum umbellatum is the correct scientific name for the Sulfur Flower plant.

Erysimum menziesii is the correct scientific name for the Seaside Wallflower, while the other options are not related to this specific plant species.

Garrya elliptica, commonly known as Coast Silk-tassel, is a species of flowering plant in the family Garryaceae. It is native to the coastal regions of California and Oregon in the United States.