Perry's Perennial Pages, Perennial Arcade Quiz

Most know weeds by their common names.  Can you match the genus to each?  Answers follow below.
You may wish to check out the crossword puzzle on this topic, and weed photos.
 
 

1. bedstraw	a. Arctium
2. burdock	b. Galium
3. lambsquarters	c. Glechoma
4. ground ivy	d. Chenopodium
5. dock	e. Stellaria
6. dandelion	f. Rumex
7. Japanese knotweed	g. Taraxacum
8. chickweed	h. Polygonum
9. purslane	i. Plantago
10. plantain	j. Portulaca

 
 
 
 
 

Answers:
1. b
2. a
3. d
4. c
5. f
6. g
7. h
8. e
9. j
10. i

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