Find Your You don’t have to be a horticulturalist to appreciate the scientific names of flowers. With many flowers having common names that vary by region, it’s important to know which flower is being referenced. Test your knowledge of the scientific name for these 10 popular cut flowers with the flower quiz below. Careful though! Some may fool you.
*Note: The scientific name refers to the genus of the cut flower only. *
| 1. Rose |
A. Gerbera |
| 2. Tulip |
B. Helianthus |
| 3. Gerbera Daisy |
C. Delphinium |
| 4. Sunflower |
D. Zantedeschia |
| 5. Delphinium |
E. Rosa |
| 6. Calla Lily |
F. Tulipa |
| 7. Easter Lily |
G. Lilium |
| 8. Carnation |
H. Dianthus |
| 9. Daffodil |
I. Narcissus |
| 10. Gladiola |
J. Gladiolus |
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