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How well do you know your plants?

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  1. 1What 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)Image for question 1
    1. APhysocarpos opulifolius, a.k.a. Common ninebark
    2. BIlex verticillata, a.k.a. Michigan Holly
    3. CCephalanthus occidentalis, a.k.a. Buttonbush
  2. 2Which of the following honeysuckles is native to Michigan? (Woody Ornamentals chapter)
    1. ADiervilla lonicera, a.k.a. Dwarf Bush HoneysuckleImage for option A
    2. BDiervilla sessilifolia 'Butterfly', a.k.a. Butterfly Bears Bush-honeysuckleImage for option B
  3. 3Can you identify this plant? It is a Michigan native perennial that is suitable for moist to wet sites and full sunshine. (Perennials)Image for question 3
    1. ACeanothus americanus, a.k.a. New Jersey Tea
    2. BAsclepias incarnata, a.k.a. Swamp Milkweed
    3. CMonarda didyma, a.k.a. Bee Balm
    4. DLigularia spp., a.k.a. Ligularia
  4. 4This plant is a native perennial used in shady sites. What is it? (Perennials)Image for question 4
    1. AAsarum canadense, a.k.a. Wild Ginger
    2. BGalium odoratum, a.k.a. Sweet woodruff
    3. CViola spp., a.k.a. Violets
  5. 5According to the Master Gardener Training Manual, this perennial is a good choice for infertile soil. (Perennials)Image for question 5
    1. ASempervivum spp., a.k.a. hens and chicks, houseleek
    2. BPhlox subulata, a.k.a. moss phlox
    3. CNepeta spp., a.k.a. catmint
    4. DMonarda fistulosa, a.k.a. wild bergamot
  6. 6This 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/)Image for question 6
    1. ASenecio spp., a.k.a. ragworts
    2. BZizia aurea, a.k.a. golden alexanders
    3. CAlliaria petiolata, a.k.a. garlic mustard
    4. DRanunculus spp., a.k.a. buttercups

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Test your knowledge! All answers can be found in our MG Training Manual. Good luck!
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