Nature - Plants etc

Flowers

100

A tropical flower with the scientific name Strelitzia is more commonly known as this kind of "bird".

Bird of Paradise

200

This flower can change its color from blue to pink by adding acid into the soil.

Hydrangea

300

This flower shares its name with a part of an eye.

Iris

400

These flowers were once known as Gillyflowers (often worn as a corsage or boutonniere).

Carnations

500

This beautiful and very popular flower is called the “queen of the garden". It is known as a symbol of love.

Rose

Trees

100

Pennsylvania's state tree is the _______?

Eastern Hemlock

200

The most widely grown fruit tree in the world.

An apple tree

300

This tree grows the most widely cultivated nut in the world

An almond tree

400

These massive, long-living evergreen and deciduous coniferous trees are the tallest and largest trees on the planet.

Redwoods

The tallest tree alive today is Hyperion, a 379.1-foot Coastal Redwood in California.

500

This tree's wood glows under a blacklight, thanks to its unique chemical properties. 

Black Locust 

Fruits

100

This plant is known to have the highest level of antioxidants among common fruits and vegetables.

Blueberries

200

This fruit is commonly mistaken for a vegetable and was once believed to be poisonous in Europe.

Tomatoes

300

This is the largest fruit that grows on a tree. Hint - it shares its name with the partner of Jill.

Jack

400

What fruit is part of the cactus species and is named after a fantasy creature?

Dragon Fruit

500

Approximately how many seeds does a strawberry have?

200

Vegetables

100

This vegetable is eaten mostly during fall and can be carved into art.

Pumpkin

200

This is the world’s most consumed vegetable.

Potatoes

300

This vegetable can be used for a natural dye for fabrics.

Beets

400

This plant can produce electricity, as demonstrated by a research team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Hint - think Popeye.

Spinach

500

This is the world’s largest vegetable, which can weigh up to 100 pounds (45 kg).

African pumpkins

Working plants

100

This plant can help repel mosquitoes when planted near outdoor seating areas.

Citronella

200

This plant can be used as a natural insecticide.

Neem

300

This plant is capable of producing a natural sunscreen due to its UV-absorbing compounds.

Aloe vera

400

This is the tallest species of grass (woody plant with a hollow stem that's in the grass family).

Bamboo. 

Bamboo is one of the most famous plants gathered around the world. 

15 Creative Uses of Bamboo:

• Bamboo is used for scaffolding. 
• Bamboo is used to make furniture. 
• Bamboo is used to make rugs. 
• Bamboo is used to make diapers. 
• Bamboo is used to make toys. 
• Bamboo is used to make durable utensils. 
• Bamboo is used to make beer! 
• Bamboo is used to make musical instruments.

500

This plant can remove indoor air pollutants, according to a study conducted by NASA.

A spider plant