Botanical Berkshire
Botanical Berkshire Quiz
Test your knowledge of the beautiful flora and notable gardens of Berkshire with our engaging quiz! From the largest tree in Caversham Court Gardens to the cherished county flower, explore the rich botanical history of this vibrant region.
Dive into questions about:
- Local plants and herbs
- Historic gardens
- Unique trees and their stories
- Fun facts about Reading
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The largest tree in Caversham Court Gardens has a 6-metre girth. What species is it?
Wellingtonia
Bhutan pine
Atlas cedar
Black mulberry
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The University of Reading has its own botanical garden, which is used for teaching purposes. What is it called?
The Harris Garden
The Hargrave Garden
The Harriott Garden
The Hartley Garden
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Which feature at Cliveden House is thought to be the first of its kind in the country?
The Japanese water garden
The parterre
The yew maze
The Italian long garden
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The Herb Farm in Sonning Common sells a wide selection of plants. Which of the following is NOT a real herb?
Tassavage
Wormwood
Angelica
Pokeroot
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Forbury Gardens was once the outer court of Reading Abbey. How was it used in medieval times?
As a market place
As a vegetable garden
As a town park
As a meditation space
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Finchampstead Ridges is an ideal environment for heather. What is the plant also known as?
Ling
Ning
Ding
Hing
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The stone staircases and balustrades of Englefield Gardens were made by craftsmen from which country?
Italy
France
England
Spain
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The foxglove is a biennial plant that is found throughout Berkshire. What is its scientific name?
Digitalis purpurea
Conium maculatum
Pastinaca sativa
Campanula glomerata
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Suttons Seeds was founded in Reading in which year?
1806
1756
1856
1906
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The county flower of Berkshire is the Loddon lily. What other name is it known by?
Summer snowflake
Autumn anemone
Spring scilla
Winter watsonia
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The grounds of Basildon Park contain many mature Quercus ilex. What type of tree is this?
Oak
Elm
Ash
Beech
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There are five kinds of potatoes named after Reading. Which of the following is NOT real?
Reading Roast
Reading Ruby
Reading Regent
Reading Russett
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The Long Walk in Windsor Great Park is lined with elms, oaks and chestnuts. How long is it?
3 miles
1 mile
5 miles
7 miles
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Moor Copse is a nature reserve near Sulham known for its fungi. Which of the following is a real fungus?
Dead man's fingers
Dead man's toes
Dead man's tongue
Dead man's ears
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Wellingtonia Avenue in Crowthorne has over 100 giant sequoias (or Wellingtonia). Who or where does the tree get its name from?
The Duke of Wellington
Wellington, British Columbia
George Wellington, U.S. Senator
Wellington College, Berkshire
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