Plants
This pigment gives most plants their green color. Ghost pipes get their striking white hue because they lack this pigment.
What is chlorophyll?
In the video game turned HBO series The Last of Us, the zombies are not infected by a virus but instead by this parasitic fungus.
What is Cordyceps?
The dancing zombie originally had a similar appearance to this musician, referencing his hit song “Thriller.”
Who is Michael Jackson?
This poisonous plant, whose common name means “beautiful woman” in Italian, was used by Italian noblewomen to dilute their pupils during the renaissance.
What is belladonna (Atropa belladonna)?
This children's program contains an episode of zombies invading a karaoke party.
What is Gravity Falls?
Plants vs. Zombies was originally released on this digital distribution platform, developed by Valve.
What is Steam?
This Christmas-associated parasitic plant is the floral emblem of Oklahoma (despite being invasive to the state)
What is mistletoe (Phoradendron serotinum)?
This movie, known for its vibrant colors, is about a zombie football player falling in love with a human girl.
What is Zombies?
This flower is the only one that drops coins in Plants vs. Zombies. It is also commonly used in Day of the Dead, Diwali, and wedding celebrations.
What is marigold (Tagetes)
Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) was used to kill this Athenian philosopher, the mentor of Plato.
Who is Socrates?
This titular amusement park in the 2009 film Zombieland serves as the location for the final battle.
What is Pacific Playland
If a zombie successfully enters the house, the game ends and this message is displayed on the screen (exact phrase required).
What is “THE ZOMBIES ATE YOUR BRAINS!”?
After sugarcane, a cultivar of this plant contributes the most to global sugar production. It is grown in colder climates, with Russia being the largest producer.
What is (sugar) beet (Beta vulgaris)?
In this novel, the main character, a zombie, falls in love with a woman whose boyfriend he just killed.
What is Warm Bodies
This book collects information on all the plants the player has unlocked, and all zombies the player has encountered. It is named after informational books commonly used by farmers.
What is the Suburban Almanac?