We are Family
Distinguished Character
It's in the name
You Betula
Bud?
100

This family is largely made up of conifers.

What is Pinaceae?

100
Stipular spines

What is black locust?

100

This member of Fagaceae is characterized for having hairs covering most surfaces of the twig, bud, and leaves. 

What is Quercus velutina?

100
Betula is a genus found in what is commonly known as this family.

What is the birch family?

200

Members of this family make a sugary sauce used for waffles.

What is Sapindaceae?

200

This genus contains individuals with petiole glands which can be found in pairs at the base of a simple leaf. 

What is Prunus?
200

This species' name suggests having '5 leaves', but is actually referring to 5 leaflets. 

What is Parthenocissus quinquefolius?

200

A large, silvery bud of this species almost glistens when it catches the light.

What is Magnolia acuminata?

300

Juglandaceae is commonly known as this family.

What is walnut family?

300

When identifying species within the genus, Pinus, botanists count the number of needles in each one of these. 

What are fascicles?

300

This oak gets its scientific name from having leaves with a white underside, contrasting the green upper surface.

What is Quercus bicolor?

400

What family contains the only whorled species in this class?

What is Bignoniaceae?

400

These are bumps along the pumpkin orange twig of Picea abies.

What is sterigmata?

400

This species found in Pinaceae gets its name from its tendency to lose its leaves. 

What is Larix decidua?
500

Individuals of these families are oppositely arranged. 

What is Sapindaceae, Oleaceae, Cornaceae (Dogwoods), Adoxaceae, Caprifoliaceae?

500

A flattened this is diagnostic of this genus of trees. 

What is petiole?

500

The scientific name of this species indicates that you should leave-it-be.

What is Toxicodendron radicans?

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