Identification quiz

Question 1

Describe timothy?

Answer 1

no auricle, small ligule, overlapping sheath

Question 2

Describe orchardgrass?

Answer 2

flat stem base, no pubescent, folded blade, big ligule

Question 3

Describe meadow bromegrass?

Answer 3

pubescent, closed sheath, tiny ligule, no auricle

Question 4

What is the major different between smooth bromegrass and meadow bromegrass?

Answer 4

smooth bromegrass is non pubescent

Question 5

Describe tall fescue?

Answer 5

Very crispy, overlapping sheath, small ligule, overlapping auricle

Question 6

Describe kentucky bluegrass?

Answer 6

flat stem, curved boat-like tip

Question 7

Describe alfalfa?

Answer 7

Trifoliate, small stipule

Question 8

Describe red clover?

Answer 8

pubescent, stipule, no stolon. trifoliate.

Question 9

Describe white clover?

Answer 9

stolon, no pubescent, small round leaflets

Question 10

Describe birdsfoot trefoil?

Answer 10

3 leaflets, 2 small stipules, looks like 5 leaflets

Question 11

Describe kura clover?

Answer 11

no pubescent, no stolon, longer leaf (but appearance can change)

Question 12

no pubescent, no stolon, longer leaf (but appearance can change)

Answer 12

Kura clover

Question 13

3 leaflets, 2 small stipules, looks like 5 leaflets

Answer 13

Birdsfoot trefoil

Question 14

stolon, no pubescent, small round leaflets

Answer 14

White Clover

Question 15

pubescent, stipule, no stolon. trifoliate.

Answer 15

Red clover

Question 16

Trifoliate, small stipule

Answer 16

Alfalfa

Question 17

flat stem, curved boat-like tip

Answer 17

Kentucky bluegrass

Question 18

Very crispy, overlapping sheath, small ligule, overlapping auricle

Answer 18

Tall fescue

Question 19

pubescent, closed sheath, tiny ligule, no auricle

Answer 19

Meadow bromegrass

Question 20

flat stem base, no pubescent, folded blade, big ligule

Answer 20

Orchardgrass

Question 21

no auricle, small ligule, overlapping sheath

Answer 21

Timothy