A Winter Garden Quiz

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Correct answer is - Thanksgiving Cactus. Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera bridgesii) and Thanksgiving cacti (Schlumbergera truncata) are closely related but can most easily be differentiated by their leaves. The leaves of the Christmas cactus are rounded, with a smooth or slightly scalloped edge. The leaves of the Thanksgiving cactus are more jagged, with pointed tips and a serrated edge.

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Correct answer is - Violets and Primroses. The birth flowers for February are violets and primroses, however, irises are also a popular flower for the month.

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Correct answer is - Snowdrop. The snowdrop flower (Galanthus nivalis) is one of the earliest bloomers of spring, often seen poking through the snow in late winter. They are associated with new beginnings, hope, and courage, as they bloom in cold, harsh conditions.

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Correct answer is - 1867. The first hybrid tea rose is generally considered to have been introduced in 1867 by French horticulturist Jean-Baptiste Guillot. His rose, named ‘La France’, was a crossing between a Tea rose and a Hybrid Perpetual rose, and it became the foundation for the hybrid tea rose variety we know today.

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Correct answer is - Orchid. Vanilla comes from the vanilla orchid (Vanilla planifolia), which is native to Mexico. It's a tropical climbing vine that produces long, green pods, known as vanilla beans. The vanilla orchid flower blooms only one day, and it needs to be pollinated in order to produce the vanilla bean. In its native Mexico, the flower is naturally pollinated by a specific species of bee, called the Melipona bee. Outside of Mexico, where this bee isn't found, vanilla flowers are often pollinated by hand.

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Correct answer is - Tomato. Tomatoes are warm-season plants that require hot temperatures to grow properly, typically thriving in spring and summer. Brussels sprouts, kale, and carrots are all cool-season vegetables, which means they thrive in the fall, winter, and early spring months, making them perfect for colder weather gardening.

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Mistletoe. Mistletoe (Viscum album) is a parasitic plant most famously associated with holiday traditions, particularly around Christmas. It’s known for its white berries and green leaves, and it’s often hung in doorways or from ceilings as part of the holiday decor. Mistletoe is technically hemiparasitic, meaning it partially parasitizes trees. It attaches itself to branches and absorbs water and nutrients from the host tree through specialized structures called haustoria. However, despite being parasitic, mistletoe can still perform photosynthesis due to its green leaves.

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Correct answer is - Dogwood. The red twig dogwood (Cornus sericea), also known as red-osier dogwood, is a deciduous shrub known for its striking red stems, which provide vibrant color in the winter months.

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The correct answer is - Forsythia. The beautiful forsythia bush is a vibrant, deciduous shrub that is known for its bright, yellow flowers that bloom in early spring, often before the leaves appear. It's one of the first signs of spring, adding a burst of color to gardens and landscapes.

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Correct answer is - There are over 300 listed rose species in the world, and an unbelievable 30,000 cultivated rose varieties.