Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Flower Identification Quiz?

By: Kirsten
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Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Flower Identification Quiz?
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About This Quiz

Did you know that there are approximately 400,000 species of flowering plants around the world? Yes, you read that right: 400,000. It just goes to show that the flowers in our local parks, nurseries and gardens are just a fraction of what is out there.

In fact, the original database of flowering plant species had more than one million entries. After all, botanists around the globe have been naming and classifying plants for centuries. The result was an elaborate and lengthy list with many duplicates. So, in 2010, botanists cut 600,000 species from the database. This project took three years to complete.

Of course, you don’t need to be a botanist to know a thing or two about flowers. Plants are something that everyone can enjoy. From windowsill gardens to landscaped lawns, they can brighten up the home and make people smile. It’s exactly why we hang up wreaths, display bouquets and give flowers to wish someone well.

So, why not challenge yourself with a flower identification quiz? It’s the perfect way to put your green thumb to work — no soil or seeds required.

Don’t worry, though. You don’t need to identify all 400,000 species. Instead, let’s see if you can name at least 11 of these 40 flowers. Ready, set, bloom!



marigold
Pexels
Can you name this flower?
Daisy
Marigold
Hydrangea
Cosmos
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Marigolds, which are native to Mexico, are usually yellow, orange or white. Since they're easy to grow and rarely have pest problems, marigolds are a popular choice among gardeners.

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periwinkle
Pixabay By leoleobobeo
Which flower is this?
Anemone
Hibiscus
Periwinkle
Iris
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Periwinkles bloom in late March and April. These blue-purple flowers are native to southern Switzerland and were brought to the United States as a medicinal herb.

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Ranunculus
Shutterstock
What is the name of this flower?
Ranunculus
Rose
Daisy
Heliotrope
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ranunculus thrive in southern and western gardens. However, they also work well in containers and as cut flowers. The petals are are delicate and feel like crepe paper.

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Snowdrop
Nickola Beck/Moment/Getty Images
How about this one?
Geranium
Daylily
Goldenrod
Snowdrop
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Snowdrops are named for their white, bell-like petals. Often, they're the first to bloom through melting snow, especially during mild winters. It's a sign that spring is around the corner!

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Yarrow
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This flower is called....
Yarrow
Petunia
Carnation
Hibiscus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Yarrow flowers may be yellow, red, pink or somewhere in between. Traditionally, Native Americans used yarrow as an herbal medicine. Some people use it to treat stress and anxiety.

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daisy
Pixabay by GLady
What type of flower is this?
Iris
Calendula
Pansy
Daisy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The English daisy is the most recognizable type of daisy. With its bright yellow center and white petals, it's associated with innocence and purity. The daisy family, however, includes many types of flowers.

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Tulip
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Can you name this flower?
Orchid
Tulip
Hollyhock
Daylily
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tulips are bright and vibrant cup-shaped flowers. Typically, the bulbs are planted in autumn before the soil freezes over. By early spring, the tulips are ready to bloom!

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Morning Glory
Shutterstock
What about this one?
Morning glory
Snowdrop
Petunia
Carnation
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Morning glory grows long, slender vine-like stems. The trumpet-shaped flowers can be purple-blue, pink, magenta or white. Morning glories are also related to sweet potatoes!

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Pansy
Shutterstock
What is this flower called?
Snapdragon
Zinnia
California poppy
Pansy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Pansies have heart-shaped petals that grow in a wide range of colors. They're also edible and have a light mint flavor! If you grow pansies without pesticides, you can add them to dishes like salads or desserts.

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Orchid
Shutterstock
Can you identify this flower?
Orchid
Jacob's ladder
Snapdragon
Geranium
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Orchids are native to the United States. However, you can find them all over the world — except Antarctica. Orchids are used in ancient Native American and Chinese medicine.

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blue batchelors button
Shutterstock
The flower in this screenshot is called ...
Periwinkle
Bachelor's button
Nasturtium
Goldenrod
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Bachelor's button can grow blue, pink or white petals. It's also known as bachelor button, cornflower and ragged sailor. The flower lasts for a while after cutting, so it works well in bouquets.

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Nasturtium
Pixabay by Pezibear
What is the name of this flower?
Cosmos
Daisy
Rose
Nasturtium
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Nasturtium flowers are also edible. In fact, they have a surprisingly peppery flavor! These flowers grow in a wide range of colors, including pale yellow, white and deep red.

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geranium
Pixabay
What flower is this?
Orchid
Yarrow
Daylily
Geranium
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known as cranesbill, geraniums are easy to grow. The flowers are usually pink, purple, blue or white. They're also naturally deer resistant, so you won't have to worry about local deer eating them up.

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hollyhock
Pixabay by MarjanNo
How about this one?
Ranunculus
Tulip
Hollyhock
Begonia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Hollyhocks bloom in midsummer to early fall. Butterflies and hummingbirds love hollyhocks, but so do spider mites and Japanese beetles.

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Chocolate cosmos
Photography by Alexandra Rudge/Moment Open/Getty Images
What is this flower called?
Iris
Marigold
Cosmos
Morning glory
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cosmos is native to Mexico. They're low-maintenance, easy to grow, and don't attract pests. These flowers have yellow centers and pink, red or white petals.

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gazania
Pixabay by zoosnow
What flower is shown here?
Gazania
Jacob's ladder
Carnation
Daisy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Native to southern Africa, gazanias are also known as treasure flowers. They're also part of the daisy family. On cloudy days, these flowers usually don't fully open.

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calendula
Pixabay by zoosnow
What is the name of this flower?
Tulip
Calendula
Anemone
Hibiscus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Calendula, also known as pot marigold, is bitter yet edible. It can add flavor and color to meals like soups and salad. Calendula is also used in herbal medicine.

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snapdragon
Pixabay by Nennieinszweidrei
Can you name this flower?
Snapdragon
Cosmos
Yarrow
Geranium
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

These flowers are named snapdragons because they look like a dragon's snout! They're native to southwestern Europe. In the garden, snapdragons attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

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azalea
Pixabay by cocoparisienne
Which flower is this?
Carnation
Azalea
Clematis
Bachelor's button
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The azalea is Georgia's state wildflower. This bright and vibrant flower grows slowly and is part of the same family as blueberries.

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poppy-539555_1920
Pixabay by skeeze
What is this flower called?
Calendula
Heliotrope
Snowdorp
California poppy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

California poppies are native to the Pacific region of North America. You can find them in southern Washington, California, Nevada and New Mexico. Bees and butterflies love poppies!

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jacobs ladder
Pixabay by _San_
This flower is called ...
Carnation
Jacob's ladder
Iris
Zinnia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jacob's ladder, or creeping jacob's ladder, is native to eastern North America. The flower gets its name from the leaves that look like rungs on a ladder.

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Sunflower
Shutterstock
What is the name of this flower?
Violet
Azalea
Nasturtium
Sunflower
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The sunflower is the state flower of Kansas. They can grow up to 10 feet tall! These cheerful flowers are called sunflowers because they turn toward the sun

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Hibiscus
Shutterstock
What about this one?
Daylily
Bachelor's button
Hibiscus
Heliotrope
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you know that some hibiscus flowers aren't tropical? The hardy perennial hibiscus, or rose mallow, can survive winter temperatures. Butterflies and hummingbirds love hibiscus flowers.

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iris
Pixabay By Fotomanie
Pick the name of this flower.
Iris
Anemone
Foxgloves
Gazania
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

There are 28 species of irises that are native to the United States. In total, there are 280 species around the world! These large and beautiful flowers range from deep maroon to pale yellow.

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blue clematis
Shutterstock
What flower is shown here?
Peony
Lavender
Clematis
Calendula
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Clematis means "vine" in Greek. The flowers can grow in a range of colors, from blue and purple to red and yellow. There are over 300 species of clematis!

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carnation
Pixabay by Capri23auto
What is this flower called?
Carnation
Cosmos
Clematis
Poppy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the floral industry, carnations are a popular choice for bouquets. They're inexpensive and last for a long time after cutting. Carnations also symbolize a mother's love.

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Violet
Shutterstock
Can you identify this flower?
Morning glory
Jacob's ladder
Violet
Snapdragon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The common blue violet is a wildflower native to eastern North America. It's also the state flower of New Jersey, Illinois and Rhode Island.

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Anemone
Shutterstock
Which flower is this?
Anemone
Lavender
Gazania
Orchid
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known as the pasque flower or wind flower, anemones have hairy stems and leaves. These flowers love cool weather and are native to Europe and southwestern Asia.

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Begonia
shutterstock
What is this flower called?
Sunflower
California poppy
Begonia
Hollyhock
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

With more than 1,300 species and hybrids, the begonia family is extremely diverse. They're easy to grow and often used as bedding plants in gardens.

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Zinnia
shutterstock
The flower in this picture is called...
Yarrow
Morning glory
Snapdragon
Zinnia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The zinnia originated in Mexico. They love the heat, so they can withstand droughts and hot weather. Some types of zinnias can grow up to three feet tall.

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Lavender
Shutterstock
What is the name of this flower?
Lavender
Hibiscus
Tulip
Heliotrope
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Lavender is native to Russia, the Mediterranean region and the Arabian Peninsula. In ancient Egypt, this flower was used in the mummification process!

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daylily
shutterstock
Can you identify this flower?
California poppy
Anemone
Daylily
Calendula
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you know that daylilies wither away at dusk? In fact, its scientific name is Hemerocallis, which means "beauty for a day" in Greek. Luckily, each stem makes more than one bud.

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heliotrope
Pixabay by virginie-l
How about this one?
Pansy
Goldenrod
Rose
Heliotrope
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Heliotrope is native to Peru. They're an old garden favorite that grow in shades of violet. In the home, heliotropes are perfect for hanging baskets and windowsill boxes.

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petunia
Pixabay by Peggychoucair
What about this flower?
Petunia
Hollyhock
Yarrow
Snapdragon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

From light blue to dark red, petunias grow in a variety of shades. These flowers are also closely related to tobacco. In fact, the name comes from "petun", or tobacco in Brazilian.

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foxgloves
Pixabay
What is this flower called?
Iris
Heliotrope
Foxgloves
Peony
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Foxgloves are native to western, southern, and central Europe. They're called foxgloves because the flowers look like the cut-off fingers from a glove!

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goldenrod
Pixabay by hansbenn
Which flower is this?
Calendula
Pansy
Azalea
Goldenrod
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Goldenrod is one of the most common wildflowers in eastern North America. There are also 130 species! Bees and butterflies love these bright yellow flowers.

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red rose
Pixabay by solskin
Can you name this flower?
Foxglove
Hollyhock
Rose
Morning glory
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Roses are the symbol of love and romance. And according to the University of Illinois, they have been around for 35 million years! The rose is also the state flower of New York.

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blue hydrangea
Shutterstock
What is the name of this flower?
Hydrangea
Daylily
Bachelor's button
Clematis
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Hydrangeas LOVE water! They thrive in moist soil and don't do well in droughts. Hydrangeas, also known as bigleaf hydrangeas, grow clusters of pink, blue or white flowers.

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Jasmine
Shutterstock
What flower is shown here?
Jasmine
Heliotrope
Hydrangea
Periwinkle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Known for its light and sweet fragrance, jasmine originated from China, the Himalayas and Asia minor. Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to these flowers.

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Peony
Shutterstock
How about this one?
Tulip
Nasturtium
Iris
Peony
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Peonies are large and fragrant flowers that originated from China, Siberia and Mongolia. In the 6th century, peonies were used as medicine in Europe.

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