Ready To Put Your Botany Knowledge To The Test? Let's See If You Can Identify These 20 Plants!
Written by Rachel Bortles
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Whether you're a botany expert or a gardening newbie, there's always something to learn about plants. Get ready to put your green thumb to use with this Plant Identification Quiz!
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Identify These Plants Quiz Questions
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Question 1
I'm a succulent plant cultivated for various medicinal and agricultural purposes. What type of plant am I?
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AGum Tree
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BBasil
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CField Horsetail
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DAloe Vera
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera widely-used to relieve sunburn and help heal wounds, but it's also highly beneficial for inhibiting the growth of certain bacteria.
Question 2
I'm a type of vascular plant who possesses neither seeds nor flowers. What type of plant am I?
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ALily
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BDaisy
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CFern
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DFoxglove
Fern
Similar to moss, a fern reproduces via spores without seeds or flowers. Unlike moss, ferns are vascular, meaning they have specialized tissues that conduct water and nutrients.
Question 3
I'm a uniquely carnivorous species native to subtropical wetlands. What type of plant am I?
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ATrumpet Pitchers
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BVenus Flytrap
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CSundews
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DShameplant
Venus Flytrap
Native only to wetlands on the East Coast of the United States in the Carolinas, the Venus Flytrap is an incredible carnivorous plant. This species lures insects to its spiky leaves, only to catch and digest them.
Question 4
I'm a beautiful pink flowering plant known as "sakura" to the Japanese. What type of plant am I?
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ACherry Blossom
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BAzalea
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CApple Blossom
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DTulip
Cherry Blossom
Cherry blossoms are a special flower to the people of Japan, and have become a symbol of renewal and the fleeting nature of life around the world. The Japanese tradition of "hanami" means "watching blossoms" and has been utilized for more than 1,000 years.
Question 5
I'm a violently poisonous species in the family Apiaceae. What type of plant am I?
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ADeadly Nightshade
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BOleander
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CPoison Ivy
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DWater Hemlock
Water Hemlock
With only a small amount of its deadly cicutoxin needed to produce poisoning effects in humans and animals, water hemlock is the most aggressively toxic plant growing in North America. Cicutoxin rapidly affects the central nervous system, sending the body into violent convulsions.
Question 6
I'm a showy flowering plant boasting large globes of gorgeous flowers in Spring and Summer. What type of plant am I?
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AOleander
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BScorpion Grasses
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CHydrangea
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DDaffodil
Hydrangea
Talk about spectacular show appeal! Hydrangeas exhibit extraordinary species diversity throughout Asia and the Americas with a wide range of sizes and colors. While most varieties are shrubs, some grow to be sizable trees!
Question 7
I'm a complex, exotic beauty who is often colorful and fragrant. What type of plant am I?
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AOrchid
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BPetunia
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CIris
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DPoppy
Orchid
Among the most highly coveted ornamental plants, orchids are a stunning symbol of love, luxury, beauty, and strength. With over 22,000 species, the family Orchidaceae is one of the most diverse families of flowering plants.
Question 8
I'm an elegant houseplant with dark green leaves and gorgeous, creamy flowers. What type of plant am I?
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APeace Lily
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BFig Tree
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CPoinsettia
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DLaceleaf
Peace Lily
The peace lily is a very common houseplant with a variety of sizes and a graceful beauty that attracts all. Plus, it's remarkably easy to grow and care for!
Question 9
I'm a woody, perennial herb with delightfully fragrant, needle-like leaves. What type of plant am I?
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ARosemary
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BLemon Balm
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CDill
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DSage
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus, more commonly known as rosemary, is an adored herb with various uses in the culinary and medical world.
Question 10
I'm a flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. What type of plant am I?
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AZanzibar Gem
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BBluemink
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CHeart of Jesus
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DLucky Bamboo
Lucky Bamboo
Lucky bamboo is a unique houseplant because it grows in water and holds different symbolic value based on the number of stalks. Two stalks is symbolic of love, three of happiness, wealth, and longevity, five of the realms which impact wealth, and six represent good fortune.
Question 11
I'm a bulbous perennial with stunning bell-shaped blooms and delicate green markings. What type of plant am I?
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ASnowdrop
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BLiverwort
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CCalluna
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DAnemone
Snowdrop
This herbaceous perennial is often planted in gardens and parks to add a splash of elegant beauty. These dainty, bell-shaped blooms were often used as a painkiller, and have been employed in modern medicine as a remedy for dementia.
Question 12
I'm a golden flowering plant with various medical applications, including reducing inflammation and muscle spasms. What type of plant am I?
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ASunflower
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BBaby's Breath
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CIris
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DGoldenrod
Goldenrod
Solidago, commonly known as goldenrod, is characterized by bright, golden-yellow blossoms appearing in late Summer. This remarkable plant is used by many to reduce pain and swelling, alleviate joint pain, cure skin conditions, and increase urine flow.
Question 13
I'm a species of plant native to eastern parts of South Asia and southeast Asia with the scientific name Ficus elastica. What type of plant am I?
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ADevil's Backbone
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BRubber Fig
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CRicinus
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DPersian Silk Tree
Rubber Fig
Although it's best known as the Rubber Fig, this species also goes by the rubber bush, rubber tree, rubber plant, or Indian rubber bush, and Indian rubber tree.
Question 14
I'm a classically beautiful plant native to tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions. What type of plant am I?
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ALupine
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BMagnolia
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CDahlia
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DRose
Magnolia
With a genus of more than 200 species, Magnolia flowers arrive in a variety of spectacular shapes, sizes, and colors.
Question 15
I'm a mighty tree symbolic of strength and knowledge. What type of plant am I?
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ABirch
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BElm
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COak
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DMaple
Oak
There are more than 600 various species of oaks around the world, and each of them display a unique wisdom in their towering appearance. Beyond exhibiting different medical applications, this long-lived tree is capable of surviving more than 1,000 years!
Question 16
I'm a show-stopping, flowering plant that typically grows as a tendril-bearing vine. What type of plant am I?
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ATulip
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BBlack-Eyed Susan
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CConeflower
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DPassion Flower
Passion Flower
Passion flowers are both incredibly unique and beautiful, as well as being highly beneficial for medical purposes. With over 550 species in the Passifloraceae family, there's an impressively broad range of colors and textures.
Question 17
I'm one of the easiest indoor plants to maintain, and will purify your air by absorbing harmful gases. What type of plant am I?
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ADevil's Ivy
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BSpider Plant
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CPeace Lily
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DDracaena
Spider Plant
Spider plants, also known as an airplane plant, St. Bernard's lily, spider ivy, and ribbon plant, is an easy-going perennial flowering plant. It's highly adaptable and easy to care for, making it one of the most common household plants.
Question 18
Also known as the clove pink, I'm a bountiful bloomer with a wide range of colors and meanings. What type of plant am I?
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ACarnation
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BChrysanthemum
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CTulip
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DPeony
Carnation
With over 2,000 years of rich history, carnations (AKA the clove pink) are abundant in mythology. These beautiful bloomers are native to the Mediterranean region, and their various colors hold different symbolic values.
Question 19
I'm a perennial favorite among gardeners and am also known as the plantain lily. What type of plant am I?
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AConeflowers
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BHosta
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CZebra Plant
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DCentury Plant
Hosta
Hostas are widely grown as easy-going, shade-tolerant foliage plants for borders and gardens. Hostas are available in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors.
Question 20
I'm an easy to grow houseplant with long, trailing stems native to Mo'orea in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. What type of plant am I?
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ASansevieria
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BDevil's Ivy
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CDumb Cane
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DJade Plant
Devil's Ivy
Epipremnum aureum, commonly known as Devil's Ivy, is a species of flowering plant named after it's unbeatably tolerant nature. It's nearly impossible to kill and always holds its green color, even when kept in the dark.
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