Quizzes

Do You Know Plants?

The questions are designed to challenge your memory, reward careful thinking, and perhaps surprise you along the way. Whether you’re a gardener, a nature lover, or simply curious, let’s see how deeply rooted your botanical knowledge really is.

Shai K. 1/26/2026

Botany is far more than naming flowers - it’s the story of how life learned to harness light, adapt to harsh environments, and quietly shape the world around us. From ancient forests to the plants on your windowsill, vegetation has been solving problems for hundreds of millions of years. This 13-question botany quiz explores plant anatomy, physiology, evolution, and some lesser-known botanical curiosities. The questions are designed to challenge your memory, reward careful thinking, and perhaps surprise you along the way. Whether you’re a gardener, a nature lover, or simply curious, let’s see how deeply rooted your botanical knowledge really is.

Which of these plants is known for its sweet-smelling flowers?

Jasmine

Fern

Cedar

Moss

Which of these plants is a type of grass?

Wheat

Cactus

Pine

Rose

What do you call a plant that lives for many years?

Annual

Biennial

Perennial

Deciduous

What is the main purpose of a plant’s root hairs?

Absorb water

Produce seeds

Support the stem

Protect against soil-residing bacteria

Which of these plants is a type of evergreen tree?

Spruce

Elm

Birch

Maple

Which plant is known for its long, thin leaves and use in weaving?

Flax

Rose

Oak

Moss

What do you call the arrangement of veins in a leaf?

Venation

Texture

Margin

Pattern

Which plant is known for its white flowers and use in perfumes?

Gardenia

Pine

Cactus

Pine

Which of these plants is a source of vanilla?

Orchid

Rose

Hibiscus

Bluebell

What do you call the process when water evaporates from plant leaves?

Photosynthesis

Transpiration

Respiration

Condensation

What do you call a plant that grows on another plant but doesn’t harm it?

Parasite

Saprophyte

Carnivore

Epiphyte

What type of plant is a rose?

Tree

Herb

Vine

Shrub

Which of these plants is a type of moss?

Sphagnum

Cactus

Orchid

Maple

Botanical Beginner

Plants may not have given up all their secrets to you just yet—but every oak starts as an acorn. You have a foundational understanding of botany, and this quiz likely introduced you to concepts you haven’t explored in depth before. Think of this result as an invitation rather than a verdict. A little more time observing plants, reading labels, or learning how greenery actually functions will quickly grow your knowledge. Curiosity, like sunlight, is the best fertilizer.

Seasoned Plant Enthusiast

You clearly know your way around the plant kingdom. Your answers show a solid grasp of botanical principles, from structure to function, with only a few tricky details slowing you down. This is the level of someone who enjoys learning how nature works—not just what things are called. With a bit more deep-diving into plant physiology or evolutionary adaptations, you’d be well on your way to expert status. A very healthy intellectual ecosystem!

Master of the Green World

Impressive—your botanical knowledge is deeply rooted and thriving. You understand plants not just as organisms, but as elegant systems shaped by time, chemistry, and environment. This score reflects careful thought, experience, and a genuine appreciation for the complexity of plant life. You could hold your own in a serious nature discussion or stump a casual gardener with ease. If plants could applaud, they’d be photosynthesizing in your honor.