FALL WILDFLOW- RS QUIZ

The composite family is one of the larger plant families, consisting of more than 1,500 species. Composite flowers are easily recognized by the numerous 'petals' spreading out from a common centre, as in the daisy or dandelion. On Prince Edward Island most of our common fall wildflowers belong to this family. Try the following quiz and see how many you can name. (21-25 excellent, 16-20 good, 11-15 fair, fewer than 10 - you need help)

l. A plant called after Joe . . . . . . . .

2. A plant named for Susan . . . . . .

3. A bone surgeon would like this one .

4. A paradox of two colours: white and gold .

5. Named for the New England States . . . .

6.‘ Plants called after animals:

a pussy cat '. . . . . . 7. an ox . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. a young horse . . . . . . . . . 9. a mother pig . . . . . . . 10. a lion . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. a mouse . . . . . . . . . . . .

12. You hope your dog doesn’t have any . . . .

13. Found inside an oyster . . . . . . . . . .

14. A cow would like to chew on this . . . . .

15. An Island publishing company . . . . . . .

16. The sun-loving flower . . . . . . . . . . 17. Someone who begs for money . . . . . a . . 18. A weak heel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19. The tea Peter Rabbit's mother made . . .

20. Called after a pineapple . . . . . . . . . 21. Symbol of Scotland . . . . . . . . . . . . 22. The month of August . . . . . . . . . . .

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