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Quiz by Whitney Miller, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Whitney Miller
almost 10 years ago
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Question 1
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What is the name of this NATIVE large shrub? It grows approximately 8 feet high by 8 feet wide, flowers in spring, and its' flowers turn to red berries that birds love. (Woody Ornamentals chapter)
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Physocarpos opulifolius, a.k.a. Common ninebark
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Ilex verticillata, a.k.a. Michigan Holly
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Cephalanthus occidentalis, a.k.a. Buttonbush
Question 2
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Which of the following honeysuckles is native to Michigan? (Woody Ornamentals chapter)
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Diervilla lonicera, a.k.a. Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle
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Diervilla sessilifolia 'Butterfly', a.k.a. Butterfly Bears Bush-honeysuckle
Question 3
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Can you identify this plant? It is a Michigan native perennial that is suitable for moist to wet sites and full sunshine. (Perennials)
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Ceanothus americanus, a.k.a. New Jersey Tea
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Asclepias incarnata, a.k.a. Swamp Milkweed
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Monarda didyma, a.k.a. Bee Balm
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Ligularia spp., a.k.a. Ligularia
Question 4
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This plant is a native perennial used in shady sites. What is it? (Perennials)
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Asarum canadense, a.k.a. Wild Ginger
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Galium odoratum, a.k.a. Sweet woodruff
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Viola spp., a.k.a. Violets
Question 5
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According to the Master Gardener Training Manual, this perennial is a good choice for infertile soil. (Perennials)
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Sempervivum spp., a.k.a. hens and chicks, houseleek
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Phlox subulata, a.k.a. moss phlox
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Nepeta spp., a.k.a. catmint
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Monarda fistulosa, a.k.a. wild bergamot
Question 6
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This particular plant is considered an INVASIVE by the Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network (among others). It is an upright, herbaceous biennial that grows up to 3 feet tall. It can be identified among similar looking plants based on its distinct smell when crushed. (Source: http://habitatmatters.org/challenges/top-invasive-species/)
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Senecio spp., a.k.a. ragworts
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Zizia aurea, a.k.a. golden alexanders
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Alliaria petiolata, a.k.a. garlic mustard
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Ranunculus spp., a.k.a. buttercups
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