Biblical Flora Trivia Quiz

Answer: weeds

These are mentioned in Matthew 13:24-30 which is Jesus' parable of the sower. Biblical scholars think the term "tares" refers to the bearded darnel which closely resembles wheat, but is a poisonous plant.

Answer: almond

During one of the Israelites' numerous rebellions against Moses while in the wilderness, God said that He would indicate who was the true priest by whomever's rod blossomed overnight. All the tribal leaders laid their rods before God in the Tabernacle. Of course, the next day Aaron's almond rod sprouted gloriously producing flowers, buds and ripe nuts. (Numbers 17:8, KJV).

Answer: balsam

Gilead is thought to correspond in modern geography to an area in northwestern Jordan. The word "balm" is derived from "balsam," which in the Hebrew words "baal shemen," meaning "chief oil." Balsam is an evergreen that produces a resin in its bark which is highly sought for its purported medicinal qualities.

The phrase may also refer to the "myrrh" which the Magi brought as a gift for the infant Jesus.

Answer: The crucified Jesus was offered a drink from a sponge affixed to hyssop

In John 19:29 (KJV), a sponge was infused with vinegar (sour wine) was placed on a hyssop and offered to Jesus. Likely because of its length (3 to 4 feet), it was high enough to reach Jesus' face.

Answer: no

According to the Web site, Christian Answers, there is no plant in the Bible that starts with Z.

Answer: barley

Judge Gideon was spying on the camp of the enemy Midianites when he overheard a soldier telling another of his dream where a giant cake of barley bread rolled into the camp and destroyed a tent. When Gideon heard this, he knew the Israelite army would be victorious over the Midianites. You can find this in Judges 7:9-14 (KJV).

Answer: mint

In these passages, Jesus calls out the Pharisees on their strict observance of minor religious rules while overlooking more important matters. In the King James version of Matthew verse, mint, anise and cumin are named while in Luke it is mint and rue.

Answer: pomegranates

The pomegranates of blue, purple and scarlet alternated with golden bells (Exodus 28:33-34) on the hems of the priest's ceremonial robes.

Answer: gopher

Biblical scholars have not determined with any certainty what gopher wood would be considered in modern terms. Many types of wood have been suggested, including cypress (which is used in more recent Bible versions), pine, boxwood and juniper, among others. This passage is in Genesis 6:14 (KJV).

Answer: yes

They're mentioned twice. The first time is in Numbers 11:5 (KJV) when the Israelites are reminiscing about the bountiful food they had in Egypt after having to eat only manna day after day in the desert. Fish, melons, leeks, onions and garlic are additional foods from Egypt that the hungry people remember. Also in Isaiah 1:8 (KJV), a "garden of cucumbers" is mentioned.