Medicinal Plants and Such
Planty Parts
Plants in Pop Culture
Name that Plant
Misc.
100
What herb that has historically been used to relieve anxiety, nervousness and depression?
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
100
Tomato is what part of the plant?
Fruit
100
What famous Disney movie features this tree?
The Lion King
100
This plant is a succulent plant cultivated for various medicinal and agricultural purposes.
Aloe Vera
100
____________ is the fastest growing woody plant in the world
Bamboo (can grow up to 35 inches in a day)
200
Which herb, used in many Italian dishes, can also be used as an infusion to treat bronchiolitis, toothaches and headaches?
Oregano (Origanium vulgate)
200
Asparagus is what part of the plant?
Stem
200
Which 1950's rock and roll singer/songwriter shares the name of a traditional Christmas plant? (Hint: also the title of a Weezer song)
Buddy Holly
200
This plant was originally believed to bring good luck, money and fortune to its owner. Because the large, circular leaves stack on top of each other, they look like coins.
Pilea Peperomioides/Chinese money plant
200
During the 1600s, blank plant caused a crash of the Dutch economy as they became very trendy and more valuable than gold
Tulips
300
Discovered In the late 18th century by an English physician, what plant was discovered to have benefits for the heart (cardiac stimulant that can increases cardiac contractions) Chemical found in its leaves
Foxglove, chemical was digoxin
300
Brussel sprouts are what part of the plant?
Leaves
300
These famous trees are from The Lorax. What name does Dr.Suess give to these iconic plants?
Truffula Trees
300
I'm a flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. What type of plant am I?
lucky bamboo
300
_________ are the longest-living organisms on earth
Trees :)
400
Which plant’s small feathery leaves and pink/mauve flowers was found to have diuretic and antiseptic effects on the urinary tract and was used to treat kidney stones?
Bell Heather (Erica cinerea)
400
Lima bean is what part of the plant?
Seed
400
Name the director of the movie that features these Trees of Soul in the fictional land of Pandora.
James Cameron
400
This plant is one of the easiest indoor plants to maintain, and will purify your air by absorbing harmful gases.
Spider Plant
400
Most common houseplants come from ____________ (latitudinal region)
the Tropics
500
This plant on hot days has an aroma of anise. Recommended for treating rheumatism and as an infusion from it’s seeds can aid in treating chronic conjunctivitis.
Fennel (foeniculum officials)
500
Rutabaga is what part of the plant?
Root
500
What is the name of the plant in the Harry Potter series whose root resembles an infant and produces a fatal scream?
Mandrake
500
This is a species of plant native to eastern parts of South Asia and southeast Asia with the scientific name Ficus elastica
Rubber Fig/Plant
500
What is the most expensive plant (family) in the world?
Variegated Monstera Varieties
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