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Herb Gardens Trivia Quiz

Everybody seems to be planting herb gardens lately, either outdoors or in windowboxes. See how much you know about these useful plants.

A multiple-choice quiz by jouen58. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jouen58

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
121,780

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
12 / 20

Plays
2099

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (15/20), Guest 2 (9/20), Guest 73 (13/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. To get the best flavor, you should plant the Mexican or Greek variety of which herb? Hint

Oregano

Cilantro

Basil

Marjoram

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Question 2 of 20

2. Which of the following cannot be propogated from seed? Hint

Tarragon

Thyme

Parsley

Garlic

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Question 3 of 20

3. Lemon, Cinnamon, Piccolo, and Sacred are varieties of this popular culinary herb. Hint

Sage

Mint

Rosemary

Basil

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Question 4 of 20

4. This type of plant (which is more familiar in its larger-flowered varieties) has leaves that can smell like roses, nutmeg, coconut, lemon, lime, and lemon-rose (among others). Hint

Marigolds

Geraniums

Petunias

Roses

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Question 5 of 20

5. Want to add some color to your herb garden? The following have beautiful flowers which, with one exception, are also edible. Which one is not edible? Hint

Nasturtiums

Pansies

Larkspurs

Marigolds

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Question 6 of 20

6. This herb, most often grown and used for fragrance, is an ingredient of the classic Herbs de Provence. Hint

Jasmine

Rue

Lavender

Mignonette

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Question 7 of 20

7. For an attractive garnish, grow the curly variety of this herb; for best flavor, grow the flat-leaf Italian variety. Hint

Cilantro

Parsley

Chervil

Sage

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Question 8 of 20

8. Coriander is synonymous with which of the following? Hint

Lovage

Angelica

Caraway

Cilantro

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Question 9 of 20

9. This herb has both a summer and a winter variety. Hint

Thyme

Sage

Savory

Borage

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Question 10 of 20

10. To add a celery flavor to a dish, use this herb. Hint

Lovage

Chervil

Angelica

Borage

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Question 11 of 20

11. To add a cucumber flavor to a dish, use this herb, which also has attractive, edible flowers. Hint

Calendula

Lovage

Borage

Angelica

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Question 12 of 20

12. Grown mostly for its appearance, the beautifully divided blue-green leaves of this perennial (mentioned in both Shakespeare and the Bible)have a highly distinctive scent. Hint

Rue

Speedwell

Hyssop

Woodruff

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Question 13 of 20

13. Which of the following is not anise-flavored? Hint

Sweet Cicely

Tarragon

Cumin

Chervil

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Question 14 of 20

14. The name Rosemary comes from the Latin for which of the following? Hint

Bitter Rose

Star of the Sea

Dew of the Sea

Mary of the Roses

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Question 15 of 20

15. The slightly bitter, hollow stems of this plant are traditionally blanched and candied to use as a garnish for cakes and desserts. Hint

Lovage

Angelica

Chervil

Borage

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Question 16 of 20

16. In addition to desserts and beverages, this herb is traditionally used to season peas and/or carrots and with lamb (sometimes in jelly form). Hint

Lemon Balm

Mint

Lemon Verbena

Bergamot

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Question 17 of 20

17. The lemon variety of this herb has tiny, yellow-variegated leaves and pink flowers. Hint

Basil

Thyme

Mint

Marjoram

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Question 18 of 20

18. The Pineapple-scented variety of this herb has bright red flowers (think stuffing). Hint

Sage

Mint

Rosemary

Savory

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Question 19 of 20

19. To add a few silvery-gray accents to your herb garden, use plants of this family, many of which have fragrant leaves. Hint

Umbellifarae

Artemesia

Allium

Pelargonium

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Question 20 of 20

20. Herbs of this family include chives, garlic, leeks, onions, and shallots. Hint

Liliaceae

Cruciferous

Umbeliferae

Solanacaeous

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. To get the best flavor, you should plant the Mexican or Greek variety of which herb?

Answer: Oregano

The large-leaved variety commonly sold in garden centers and supermarkets has little flavor.

2. Which of the following cannot be propogated from seed?

Answer: Tarragon

Although you may find seeds for something called Russian tarragon, this has little flavor and has no relation to true tarragon. True tarragon (Artemesia Dracunculus) is propagated only from cuttings or division.

3. Lemon, Cinnamon, Piccolo, and Sacred are varieties of this popular culinary herb.

Answer: Basil

The Sacred variety of basil comes from India, where it is venerated. The others are self-explanatory.

4. This type of plant (which is more familiar in its larger-flowered varieties) has leaves that can smell like roses, nutmeg, coconut, lemon, lime, and lemon-rose (among others).

Answer: Geraniums

Scented-leaf geraniums have smaller, less conspicuous flowers than the type most of us are familiar with. The leaves may also be smaller, curlier, or more deeply divided.

5. Want to add some color to your herb garden? The following have beautiful flowers which, with one exception, are also edible. Which one is not edible?

Answer: Larkspurs

Larkspurs are toxic.

6. This herb, most often grown and used for fragrance, is an ingredient of the classic Herbs de Provence.

Answer: Lavender

Lavender adds a touch of sweetness to this traditional herb mixture.

7. For an attractive garnish, grow the curly variety of this herb; for best flavor, grow the flat-leaf Italian variety.

Answer: Parsley

The curly variety has notably less flavor.

8. Coriander is synonymous with which of the following?

Answer: Cilantro

The seeds are known as coriander, the leaves are known as cilantro. This herb is used in both Asian and South American cuisine.

9. This herb has both a summer and a winter variety.

Answer: Savory

The summer variety is an annual; the winter variety is a perennial.

10. To add a celery flavor to a dish, use this herb.

Answer: Lovage

Lovage has an intense celery flavor- go easy.

11. To add a cucumber flavor to a dish, use this herb, which also has attractive, edible flowers.

Answer: Borage

You could also use Salad Burnet, a perennial.

12. Grown mostly for its appearance, the beautifully divided blue-green leaves of this perennial (mentioned in both Shakespeare and the Bible)have a highly distinctive scent.

Answer: Rue

This "Herb o' grace" also has medicinal qualities.

13. Which of the following is not anise-flavored?

Answer: Cumin

Cumin is an essential ingredient in South-American and Middle-Eastern cuisine, among others.

14. The name Rosemary comes from the Latin for which of the following?

Answer: Dew of the Sea

"Ros" is dew and "Marinus" is sea in Latin. The name arose from the fact that the fragrance of Rosemary, growing on the rocky coast, could be smelled by mariners at sea.

15. The slightly bitter, hollow stems of this plant are traditionally blanched and candied to use as a garnish for cakes and desserts.

Answer: Angelica

Angelica is also used to make cordials and liqueurs.

16. In addition to desserts and beverages, this herb is traditionally used to season peas and/or carrots and with lamb (sometimes in jelly form).

Answer: Mint

Mint adds a touch of freshness to any dish.

17. The lemon variety of this herb has tiny, yellow-variegated leaves and pink flowers.

Answer: Thyme

It makes an attractive garden subject and is great with fish.

18. The Pineapple-scented variety of this herb has bright red flowers (think stuffing).

Answer: Sage

FYI- There is also a pineapple-mint, which has white-variegated leaves and small white flowers.

19. To add a few silvery-gray accents to your herb garden, use plants of this family, many of which have fragrant leaves.

Answer: Artemesia

Because of their silvery color, Artemisias are named after the Moon Goddess- Artemis.

20. Herbs of this family include chives, garlic, leeks, onions, and shallots.

Answer: Liliaceae

Where would cooks be without this family of plants?

Source: Author jouen58

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