FREE Certified Horticulturist Plant Identification Questions and Answers

Question 1

Identify the plant known for its trifoliate leaves and seasonal color change.

Accepted Answer

Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans)

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Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)

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Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

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Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)

Question 2

Which plant is characterized by its needle-like leaves and is commonly used in drought-tolerant landscaping?

Accepted Answer

Juniper (Juniperus spp.)

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Lavender (Lavandula spp.)

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Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)

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Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)

Question 3

What is the common name for Quercus alba?

Accepted Answer

White Oak

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Red Oak

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Black Oak

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Live Oak

Question 4

Which perennial plant is known for its heart-shaped leaves and striking purple flowers?

Accepted Answer

Violet (Viola spp.)

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Columbine (Aquilegia spp.)

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Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis)

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Hosta (Hosta spp.)

Question 5

Which of the following is a fast-growing tree with compound leaves and invasive potential in many regions?

Accepted Answer

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima)

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Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)

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Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)