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Quiz about Misspelled Plants and Shrubs
Quiz about Misspelled Plants and Shrubs

Misspelled Plants and Shrubs Trivia Quiz


Test your spelling on these well known plants and shrubs.

A multiple-choice quiz by Plodd. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Plodd
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
329,523
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1724
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (3/10), Guest 176 (4/10), Guest 90 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the correct spelling for this plant which is associated with Christmas? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. How do you spell this eye-catching flower? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which is the correct spelling for the national flower of Nepal? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Can you spell this flower traditionally used in wedding bouquets? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the correct spelling for this alternative name for the Columbine? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This shrub is also called the 'mock orange'. How do you spell it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Bromeliaceae species of plant includes the pineapple. Can you spell the name this species is more commonly known by? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How do you spell this popular houseplant? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the correct spelling for this spring flowering bulb? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the following is the correct spelling for this eye catching plant? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the correct spelling for this plant which is associated with Christmas?

Answer: Poinsettia

Poinsettia is native to Central America and Mexico. At least 12 hours of darkness is required for the leaves to turn into a flaming red shade. In the USA, 12th December is National Poinsettia Day.
2. How do you spell this eye-catching flower?

Answer: Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum is more commonly known as 'mums'. These colourful flowers come in different varieties including 'pompom', 'spider' and 'spoon'. In certain countries, a white chrysanthemum signifies death or dying.
3. Which is the correct spelling for the national flower of Nepal?

Answer: Rhododendron

The Rhododendron takes its name from the Greek language: rodon meaning 'rose' and dendron meaning 'tree'. These shrubs can grow up to 30m high. They prefer to grow in the cooler parts of Europe, Asia, North America and Australia, including alpine regions such as the foothills of the Himalayas.
4. Can you spell this flower traditionally used in wedding bouquets?

Answer: Gypsophila

This flower is more commonly known as 'baby's breath' because of its tiny and delicate white flowers. It makes a beautiful addition to roses, carnations or freesias in any bouquet.
5. What is the correct spelling for this alternative name for the Columbine?

Answer: Aquilegia

Columbine, or Aquilegia, can be found in abundance in woodlands and meadows in the northern hemisphere. Their bell shaped flowers come in a variety of colours ranging from purple and pink to white and yellow.
6. This shrub is also called the 'mock orange'. How do you spell it?

Answer: Philadelphus

The creamy white flowers on this shrub do not smell of orange at all, but instead their scent is very similar to jasmine. Deeply sweet, heady fragrance fills the air during an early summer's evening.
7. The Bromeliaceae species of plant includes the pineapple. Can you spell the name this species is more commonly known by?

Answer: Bromeliad

The Bromeliad is most often found in Southern America and was first recorded when Columbus introduced the pineapple on his return to Spain in 1493. There are over 3000 known species of Bromeliad today.
8. How do you spell this popular houseplant?

Answer: Saintpaulia

Saintpaulia is another name for the African Violet. Flowers grow in clusters with varying shades from purple to lilac, pale blue to white. They have become a popular house plant and can be easily be rooted from a leaf cutting to create new plants.
9. What is the correct spelling for this spring flowering bulb?

Answer: Narcissus

Narcissus is a spring flowing bulb, similar to the daffodil, but with clusters of yellow, white or creamy white flowers on the same stem. The plural form of Narcissus is 'Narcissi' or 'Narcissuses'.
10. Which of the following is the correct spelling for this eye catching plant?

Answer: Amaryllis

This stunning flower is also known as the belladonna lily or naked lady. Native to South Africa, the leaves grow in the autumn before laying dormant over winter. Each stem can grow up to 60cm high and is topped by a cluster of funnel shaped flowers in the spring.
Source: Author Plodd

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