Orchid Identification
Instructions: Orchids are the largest family of flowering plants! How well do you know these exotic and elegant blooms?
- 1.
Which orchid genus is the most commonly sold as a houseplant, known for its moth-shaped flowers?
ACattleyaBDendrobiumCOncidiumDPhalaenopsis - 2.
How many known species of orchids exist worldwide, making them the largest flowering plant family?
AAbout 28,000BAbout 5,000CAbout 15,000DAbout 50,000 - 3.
Which orchid is called the "Dancing Lady" orchid because its flowers resemble a woman in a flowing skirt?
AZygopetalumBMiltoniaCOncidiumDVanda - 4.
What popular flavoring is derived from the seed pods of the Vanilla orchid?
AVanillaBCocoaCAniseDCinnamon - 5.
Most orchids in tropical forests are epiphytes. What does this mean?
AThey grow in waterBThey are carnivorousCThey grow on other plants without being parasiticDThey grow underground - 6.
Which large, fragrant orchid was once called the "Queen of Orchids" and is often used in corsages?
ACattleyaBCymbidiumCPhalaenopsisDPaphiopedilum - 7.
The Lady's Slipper orchid gets its name from what distinctive feature?
AIts color resembles a lady's shoeBIts leaves look like slippersCIt has a pouch-shaped lip resembling a slipperDIt was discovered by a woman named Slipper - 8.
Which orchid genus has long, arching sprays of small flowers and is popular for wedding arrangements?
ABrassiaBVandaCCymbidiumDDendrobium - 9.
What specialized relationship do many orchid seeds require to germinate in the wild?
AExtreme heatBInsect pollinationCSalt waterDA symbiotic fungus (mycorrhiza) - 10.
The "Spider Orchid" (Brassia) has elongated petals and sepals that resemble what?
ASnake tonguesBSpider legsCBird feathersDButterfly wings - 11.
Which orchid is known for its brilliant blue-purple color and needs bright light, often grown in hanging baskets?
AMiltoniaBZygopetalumCVandaDOncidium - 12.
What is the thick, spongy covering on orchid aerial roots called?
ACortexBVelamenCRhizomeDBark layer - 13.
Which tiny orchid variety, growing only a few inches tall, is sometimes called the "Jewel Orchid" for its decorative leaves?
ALudisiaBMasdevalliaCRestrepiaDDracula - 14.
Some orchids mimic the appearance and scent of female insects to attract male pollinators. What is this strategy called?
ACommensalismBSymbiosisCMutualismDPseudocopulation - 15.
On which continent are orchids NOT found growing naturally?
AAntarcticaBAfricaCAustraliaDSouth America