Trivia Quiz on Botany Part 9
Monday, November 17, 2025
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Dig into the world of plants with 50 fast, fun questions spanning photosynthesis, carnivorous curiosities, towering trees, and more. Ideal for teams and groups who love science, nature, and a little friendly competition.
Welcome to Botany Part 9, a 50‑question group trivia that celebrates leaves, seeds, stems, flowers, and the incredible science behind them. Expect a lively mix of easy warm‑ups and trickier items covering plant anatomy, growth, habitats, useful plant products, and famous flora—from bamboo rockets to insect‑trapping marvels. This quiz is perfect for classrooms, science clubs, team socials, family game nights, or livestream audiences. Duplicate it with a single click and play anywhere you meet—online or in person—on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, and more. Divide into teams, nominate a host, and keep the pace brisk with 20–30 seconds per question; sprinkle in bonus challenges or sudden‑death rounds for extra excitement. Built‑in leaderboard moments keep the energy high, so get ready to root for your team and branch out your plant knowledge!
1. What is the name of the process used by green plants for obtaining food ?
A) Respiration
B) Fermentation
C) Photosynthesis
D) Transpiration
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2. This plant has leaves with delicate trigger hairs, allowing it to sense and trap insects.
A) Sundew
B) Pitcher plant
C) Venus flytrap
D) Bladderwort
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3. From Which Type Of Tree Do We Get Hardwood?
A) Coniferous
B) Evergreen
C) Palm trees
D) Deciduous
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4. This spikey succulent, native of Africa, is often an additive in creams and lotions.
A) Aloe ferox
B) Aloe arborescens
C) Opuntia ficus-indica
D) Aloe vera
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5. What Would You Find In The Pods Of The Pisum Stativum
A) Peas
B) Beans
C) Corn
D) Lettuce
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6. What Is The Method Of Growing Plants Without Soil?
A) Grafting
B) Photosynthesis
C) Cloning
D) Hydroponics
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7. The leaves of the tomato plant are poisonous, they contain ________
A) Ricin
B) Tomatine
C) Strychnine
D) Aconitine
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8. What plant is opium derived from?
A) Coca plant
B) Morning glory
C) Poppy
D) Willow tree
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9. To Which Country Is The Carrot Native?
A) Afghanistan
B) Iran
C) India
D) China
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10. Which Carnivorous Plants Natural Habitat Consists Of A Small Coastal Area Between North & South Carolina
A) Venus Flytrap
B) Pitcher plant (Sarracenia spp.)
C) Sundew (Drosera capillaris)
D) Butterwort (Pinguicula spp.)
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11. Which tree only produces acorns after it is fifty years old?
A) Oak
B) Pine
C) Maple
D) Birch
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12. Linen is obtained from the fibers of what plant?
A) Hemp
B) Cotton
C) Jute
D) Flax
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13. What part of a rhubarb plant is poisonous?
A) The stalks
B) The Leaves
C) The roots
D) The seeds
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14. How Often Does Bamboo Bloom?
A) Once Every 120 Years
B) Every 10 years
C) Every 60 years
D) Every 200 years
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15. Where Does Edelweiss Grow
A) In the Himalayas At High Altitude
B) In the Alps At Low Altitude
C) In The Alps At High Altitude
D) In the Andes At High Altitude
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16. What Is Another Name For The White Poppy
A) Breadseed Poppy
B) Oriental Poppy
C) Corn Poppy
D) Opium Poppy
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17. Paper is made from the pulp of _____.
A) Bamboo
B) Cotton
C) Wood
D) Hemp
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18. A Jacaranda is a type of what?
A) Shrub
B) Tree
C) Flower
D) Moss
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19. This term means 'cone-bearing trees'.
A) Angiosperms
B) Bryophytes
C) Conifers
D) Gymnosperms
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20. Epidermal cells, palisade cells, and veins are parts of a(n) ________.
A) Leaf
B) Stem
C) Root
D) Flower
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21. Where Is The Natural Habitat Of The Cheese Plant
A) Amazon rainforest
B) Central America Rainforest
C) African rainforest
D) Southeast Asian tropical rainforest
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22. What Is The Japanese Art Of Growing Dwarf Trees Called?
A) Penjing
B) Ikebana
C) Bonsai
D) Kokedama
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23. Which Common Flower Has The Scientific Name Bellis Perennis & Has A Connection Via A Song With A Bicycle
A) Daisy
B) Rose
C) Tulip
D) Daffodil
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24. What genus of tree does the wattle belong?
A) Acacia
B) Eucalyptus
C) Banksia
D) Casuarina
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25. Which Family Of Plants Sends Up Shoots In The Shape Of Croziers
A) The Fern
B) The Fren
C) The Moss
D) The Conifers
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26. Approximately how many years old are oak trees before they produce acorns?
A) Twenty
B) Fifty
C) Thirty
D) Sixty
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27. "Scotch pine", "Douglas fir", "Noble fir", "Fraser fir" are all commonly used as what?
A) construction lumber
B) firewood
C) Christmas trees
D) paper pulp
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28. Linseed oil is obtained from the seed of which plant?
A) Sesame
B) Flax
C) Sunflower
D) Mustard
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29. What Type Of Plant Is A Ladys Slipper
A) An Orchid
B) A Fern
C) A Cactus
D) A Lily
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30. What fruit is considered to be the most nutritious
A) Avocado
B) Banana
C) Apple
D) Orange
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31. Which is the worlds tallest grass
A) Sugarcane
B) Pampas grass
C) Switchgrass
D) Bamboo
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32. Swedish Botanist Anders Dahl Gave His Name To Which Flower
A) The Sunflower
B) The Rose
C) The Dahlia
D) The Tulip
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33. Corolla, filament and stigma are parts of a(n) _________.
A) Flower
B) Leaf
C) Root
D) Fruit
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34. Which Is The Fastest Growing Plant?
A) Bamboo (15 Inches A Day)
B) Sunflower (3 inches a day)
C) Banana plant (6 inches a day)
D) Redwood tree (2 inches a day)
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35. What is the fastest growing species of grass ?
A) Bamboo
B) Kentucky bluegrass
C) Bermuda grass
D) St. Augustine grass
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36. What Causes The Inflammation Resulting From Touching A Stinging Nettle?
A) Capsaicin
B) Lactic acid
C) Urushiol
D) Formic Acid
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37. Botany and Zoology combined make up the science of _______.
A) Geology
B) Biology
C) Ecology
D) Chemistry
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38. What makes plants green
A) Chloroplasts
B) Chlorophyll
C) Carotenoids
D) Xanthophylls
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39. What Is The Antirrhinum Better Known As?
A) The Dandelion
B) The Moonflower
C) The Petunia
D) The Snapdragon
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40. What is the term for a tree which sheds its foliage at the end of the growing season?
A) Evergreen
B) Coniferous
C) Semi-deciduous
D) Deciduous
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41. What Is The More Common Name Of The Poisonous Plant Atropa Belladonna
A) Belladonna
B) Henbane
C) Jimson weed
D) Deadly Nightshade
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42. In What Conditions Do Thermophilous Plants Thrive
A) Cold Or Frosty
B) Shaded And Cool
C) Dry And Windy
D) Warm Or Sunny
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43. What Is The Male Part Of A Flower Called?
A) Stigma
B) Pistil
C) Pollen
D) The Stamen
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44. What Is The Rowan Tree Also Known As?
A) The Mountain Ash
B) European ash
C) Hazel
D) Whitebeam
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45. Which Shrub Was Introduced To England In 1598 Can Be Used In Cooking & Is Also A Component Of Eau De Cologne
A) Thyme
B) Rosemary
C) Lavender
D) Sage
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46. What Is The Largest Plant In The World?
A) The Giant Redwood Or California Sequoia
B) General Sherman Tree
C) Hyperion
D) President Tree
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47. What is the term for the group of plants that catch and digest insects?
A) Herbivorous
B) Omnivorous
C) Carnivorous
D) Insectivorous
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48. What is the name given to the art of miniaturising trees and maintaining their small size?
A) Topiary
B) Bonsai
C) Dendrology
D) Arboriculture
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49. What is the name given to the green pigment in plants
A) Xanthophyll
B) Anthocyanin
C) Chlorophyl
D) Carotene
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50. What Is The Largest Plant Without A Trunk?
A) The Bananana
B) Giant Seagrass
C) Giant Kelp
D) Bamboo
E) Water Lily
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