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