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Flowers of Love Trivia Quiz

Rhymes, love and flowers. Who'd ask for more? Add missing words, rhyme what you've heard. There's lots of fun in store. But might I add a little prompt to save much indignation; No hyphens, and no capitals. Add no punctuation.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sallyo. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
Sallyo

Time
8 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
130,917

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
668

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Question 1 of 10

1. The flower of love is much renowned;
Its beauty, I suppose;
Is what makes it so popular;
It is, of course -

Answer: (Two Words 3 - 4.)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Nigella is my proper name;
Some people will insist;
On saying devil in the bush;
But some say-

Answer: (four words 4 - 2 - 1- 4)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Crimson tassels hanging down;
Make the amaranth's gown;
But it has another name;
To find it out's an easy game;
From these clues you make your reading;
And the name? It's -

Answer: (three words 4 - 4 - 8)

4. Americans and British;
Pronounce alternate ways;
Take the British way this time;
Otherwise, my line won't rhyme;
Love apple's an old-fashioned term;
For fruit that few would ever spurn;
My verse has clues all in regard to;
Nightshade's relative; the -

Answer: (one word, 6.)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Eragrostis is the name;
By which this plant is found;
Its ornamental beauty guides;
Your gaze towards the ground;
But if your jaws are aching;
From pronouncing as you pass;
Then call it by its simple name;
Which is (of course) -

Answer: (two words; 4 - 5)

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Question 6 of 10

6. The word's not "love" but rather close;
A noun one might invent;
I love, he loves, thou lovest;
A herbal name is meant;
If doves were wearing dovage;
Then love might deck in -

Answer: (one word; 6)

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Question 7 of 10

7. A happy choice at weddings;
A simple bloom of snow;
Its scent is sweet and gentle;
It sets the veil off - so;
Bouquets are bridal, so let's toss 'em;
Save the wreath of -

Answer: (two words 6 - 7)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Oh, I'm bad. I'm parasitic;
Round a tree I twine;
I clutch and cling where not invited;
Take what isn't mine;
My name is "Cassytha filiformis";
Take that as a sign;
That I would rather have you say;
Ironically, -

Answer: (two words. 4 - 4)

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Question 9 of 10

9. The ancestor of pansies;
Johnny-jump-up and heartsease;
Its name implies affection;
In those whom work won't please.
No rhyme would be quite perfect so;
A new-coined word must do;
The plant viola tricolor;
Has many names, it's true;
(Just think of dove in bridalness);
This name is -

Answer: (three words 4 - 2- 8)

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Question 10 of 10

10. If a heroine took Lilac;
And added Oleander;
And gave them to her hero;
Would he understand her?;
Would he give her Violet;
And pretty Eglantine?;
Would he note initials;
Know what her message means?;
Perhaps his brow would furrow;
Or he'd yell; "Heavens above!"
"Now I get her message!;
"Those letters spell out -

Answer: (One Word 4 letters .no caps)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The flower of love is much renowned; Its beauty, I suppose; Is what makes it so popular; It is, of course -

Answer: the rose

Roses are recognised as the flowers of love. Red roses, in particular, represent love triumphant. Many poets have spoken approvingly of roses, including Shakespeare and Burns.

2. Nigella is my proper name; Some people will insist; On saying devil in the bush; But some say-

Answer: love in a mist

Nigella, better known as devil-in-the-bush or love-in-a-mist is a pretty, easy-going annual. Its flowers, which are usually blue but can be pink or white, are veiled in a delicate tracery of green. Nigella is very easy to grow, and self seeds with enormous relish. Its globular seed heads are much liked for dried arrangements.

3. Crimson tassels hanging down; Make the amaranth's gown; But it has another name; To find it out's an easy game; From these clues you make your reading; And the name? It's -

Answer: love lies bleeding

Love-lies-bleeding, a type of amaranth, has long crimson tassels. The plant is popular with birds and with florists who use its tassels in dried arrangements. Walter de la Mare speaks of fields of amaranth in one of his poems.

4. Americans and British; Pronounce alternate ways; Take the British way this time; Otherwise, my line won't rhyme; Love apple's an old-fashioned term; For fruit that few would ever spurn; My verse has clues all in regard to; Nightshade's relative; the -

Answer: tomato

Tomatoes, which are botanically fruits rather than vegetables, belong to the same family as potatoes and nightshade. They prefer warm weather and don't survive frost, so people in cooler climates generally grow them in hot houses. The tomato's old fashioned name of "love apple" comes from the French; pomme d'amour.

5. Eragrostis is the name; By which this plant is found; Its ornamental beauty guides; Your gaze towards the ground; But if your jaws are aching; From pronouncing as you pass; Then call it by its simple name; Which is (of course) -

Answer: love grass

Love grass is the common name of many plants in the genus Eragrostis. These delicate grasses (of which there are about 250 species) are popular with gardeners. Some of the better known types are blue love grass and purple love grass.

6. The word's not "love" but rather close; A noun one might invent; I love, he loves, thou lovest; A herbal name is meant; If doves were wearing dovage; Then love might deck in -

Answer: lovage

Lovage is a garden herb that originated in the Mediterranean. Its botanical name is Levisticum officinale.

7. A happy choice at weddings; A simple bloom of snow; Its scent is sweet and gentle; It sets the veil off - so; Bouquets are bridal, so let's toss 'em; Save the wreath of -

Answer: orange blossom

Orange blossom (Citrus aurantium) has been associated with weddings since the Crusades. Sometimes the real flowers are worn by brides, and in Victorian times wax models were popular.

8. Oh, I'm bad. I'm parasitic; Round a tree I twine; I clutch and cling where not invited; Take what isn't mine; My name is "Cassytha filiformis"; Take that as a sign; That I would rather have you say; Ironically, -

Answer: love vine

The love vine, (Cassytha filiformis) is a native of Florida in the USA. It is a parasitic vine, and has invaded other places, including New South Wales in Australia. The name "love vine" probably refers to its habit of cuddling up to trees.

9. The ancestor of pansies; Johnny-jump-up and heartsease; Its name implies affection; In those whom work won't please. No rhyme would be quite perfect so; A new-coined word must do; The plant viola tricolor; Has many names, it's true; (Just think of dove in bridalness); This name is -

Answer: love in idleness

Viola Tricolor, also known as Johnny-jump-up and wild pansy, is a charming little flower with blue, white and yellow petals on the same blossom. Each flower is about the size of a thumbnail, and they are easy to grow. I have seen them thriving in nature strips, lawns and other odd places, but they're not really invasive.

10. If a heroine took Lilac; And added Oleander; And gave them to her hero; Would he understand her?; Would he give her Violet; And pretty Eglantine?; Would he note initials; Know what her message means?; Perhaps his brow would furrow; Or he'd yell; "Heavens above!" "Now I get her message!; "Those letters spell out -

Answer: love

Victorian "regard" rings used gemstones whose initials spelled out REGARD. No doubt flower initials could be used in exactly the same way. If you try the love-posy game with the man or woman you love, you'd better leave a horticultural book or so lying about, and make sure your beloved can spell!

Source: Author Sallyo

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