Bulb Quiz

What is a bulb?

• A type of flower

• An underground food storage organ

• A type of leaf

• A type of root

What is the function of the fleshy scales in a bulb?

• To absorb moisture

• To store energy

• To anchor the bulb

• To make energy

When are spring bulbs such as daffodils and tulips typically planted?

• In summer

• In winter

• In autumn

• In spring

What is the purpose of the basal plate in a bulb?

• To store energy

• To absorb moisture

• To ensure the bulb points down when planting

• To make energy

Which of the following is NOT a popular garden plant grown from bulbs?

• Daffodils

• Tulips

• Bluebells

• Roses

What is the main benefit of growing bulbs in a garden?

• They require a lot of effort

• They provide weeks of color with little effort

• They only bloom once

• They are difficult to grow

What is a corm?

• A type of true bulb.

• A swollen underground stem that stores food.

• A solid mass with concentric rings of leaves.

• A swollen stem or root that stores food.

How deep should small corms be planted?

• 2 cm

• 5 cm

• 10 cm

• 15 cm

What is a rhizome?

• A type of true bulb.

• A swollen underground stem that stores food and grows horizontally.

• A solid mass with concentric rings of leaves.

• A swollen stem or root that stores food.

What is a tuber?

• A type of true bulb.

• A swollen underground stem that stores food and grows horizontally.

• A solid mass with concentric rings of leaves.

• A swollen stem or root that stores food.