Can You Identify These Plants? Quiz

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    What is the name of this plant? - ProProfs

    What is the name of this plant?

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About This Quiz

Do you know anything about plants, and do you think you can pass this quiz? Plants are the longest living creatures on earth. Some of them can survive up to 1000 to 5000 years, while others will tend to have a short life. Ephemerals are plants that have a brief life, biennial plants live for a couple of years, and perennial plants can live for many years. Take this quiz and learn more about plants.

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    What is the name of this plant? - ProProfs

    What is the name of this plant?

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    Cornus florida is the correct answer because it is the scientific name for the plant known as the flowering dogwood. The name "Cornus florida" refers specifically to this species of plant, which is native to eastern North America. The plant is known for its beautiful white or pink flowers that bloom in the spring, and its red berries that appear in the fall. The name "Cornus florida" is widely recognized and used by botanists and horticulturists to identify this particular plant species.

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    What is the name of this plant?

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    Gingko biloba is the correct answer for the name of the plant.

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    What is the name of this plant?

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    The name of the plant is Ilex opaca.

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    What is the name of this plant?

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    Juniperus virginiana is the scientific name for the Eastern Red Cedar, a species of evergreen tree native to eastern North America. It is commonly known as the Virginia juniper or red cedar. The name "Juniperus virginiana" accurately identifies the plant in question, providing its genus (Juniperus) and species (virginiana). This plant is known for its distinct blue-green foliage and its ability to adapt to various soil types and climates. It is often used in landscaping and for its aromatic wood, which is used for furniture and cedar chests.

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    What is the name of this plant?

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    The name of this plant is Pinus taeda.

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    What is the name of this plant?

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    Pinus palustris is the scientific name for the plant commonly known as the longleaf pine. This plant is native to the southeastern United States and is known for its long needles and large size. The scientific name Pinus palustris helps to identify and classify this particular species of pine tree.

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    What is the name of this plant?

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    The correct answer for this question is "Quercus acutissima". This is the scientific name of a plant, specifically a species of oak tree commonly known as the sawtooth oak. The scientific name is composed of two parts, with "Quercus" referring to the genus of oak trees and "acutissima" indicating a specific species within that genus. Therefore, "Quercus acutissima" is the name of this particular plant.

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    What is the name of this plant?

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    The correct answer is Magnolia grandiflora because it is the scientific name of the plant shown in the picture. Magnolia grandiflora is a large evergreen tree with large, fragrant white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is commonly known as the Southern magnolia and is native to the southeastern United States. The plant is known for its beauty and is often used in landscaping and gardens.

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    What is the name of this plant?

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    Platanus occidentalis is the scientific name for the plant commonly known as the American sycamore. It is a deciduous tree native to North America and is known for its distinctive mottled bark and large, lobed leaves. The scientific name consists of the genus name "Platanus," which refers to the plane tree family, and the species name "occidentalis," which means "western" in Latin, indicating its occurrence in western North America.

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    What is the name of this plant?

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    The correct answer is "Quercus nigra" because it is the scientific name of the plant. Quercus is the genus name for oak trees, and nigra refers to the black color of the bark. Therefore, Quercus nigra specifically refers to the species of oak tree commonly known as the water oak.

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    What is the name of this plant?

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    The name of this plant is Thuja occidentalis.

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    What is the name of this plant?

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    The correct answer is Carya illinoinensis. This is the scientific name for the plant commonly known as pecan. The scientific name is used to identify and classify different species of plants, and in this case, Carya illinoinensis specifically refers to the pecan tree.

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