60 Flower Quiz Questions and Answers (inc. 1 picture round)

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Calling all flower enthusiasts! This is the ultimate flower quiz with answers to ignite your curiosity and deepen your knowledge about the fascinating world of flowers.

Dive into an array of questions on flowers, ranging from fun trivia to hard-hitting facts. Prepare to embark on a journey that will take you through five riveting rounds of 10 questions each.

Round 1 is your friendly warm-up with easy flower trivia. Have you ever wondered about the gentle hues of Forget-Me-Nots or the iconic petals of a rose as celebrated in Romeo and Juliet? This round will ease you into the world of flowers with simple yet intriguing questions.

Round 2 ramps up the challenge with a multiple-choice format. From the world’s biggest exporter of orchids to the fascinating fact about the ‘Corpse Flower’, this round is sure to spark your interest.

Just when you thought you had your facts straight, round 3 swoops in with a ‘True or False’ series. Did you know that a flower’s anatomy doesn’t include a base, apex, veins and margin? Or that the name ‘Forget-Me-Not’ translates to the same meaning in several languages?

Round 4 delves deeper into the floral world with medium-level trivia. From the aromatherapy uses of lavender to the intriguing Greek mythology around Narcissus, this round explores fascinating flower questions and answers.

Lastly, brace yourself for round 5, the hardest of them all. Do you know the botanical name for the Sunflower, or what type of flowers are given as gifts on French labour day? This round will truly test your flower prowess. So, are you ready to bloom? Dive in and explore these captivating flower quiz questions!

Round 1: Easy Flower Trivia Questions

Let’s warm up a bit with some easy flower questions.

1. What colour are Forget-Me-Nots?
2. What is the  profession of someone who arranges and sells flowers?
3. What are the colourful, outermost parts of a flower called?
4. The Netherlands is famous for its colourful, sprawling fields of which flower?
5. According to Romeo and Juliet, ‘a [what] by any other name would smell as sweet’?
6. What type of flower is depicted in a famous 1888 painting by Vincent Van Gogh?
7. What is the name of the process of cutting away dead or overgrown branches, stems or flower-heads to encourage further growth of a plant?
8. What type of flower did Belle find in the Beast’s mansion in Beauty and the Beast?
9. Japan is famous for what type of flower, known in Japanese as ‘Sakura?’
10. What is the name of the powdery yellow substance that is often found at the centre of a flower?

Round 1: Easy Flower Trivia Questions and Answers

You can find below all the easy flower quiz questions and answers for round number 1.

1. What colour are Forget-Me-Nots? Blue
2. What is the profession of someone who arranges and sells flowers? A Florist
3. What are the colourful, outermost parts of a flower called? Petals
4. The Netherlands is famous for its colourful, sprawling fields of which flower? Tulips
5. According to Romeo and Juliet, ‘a [what] by any other name would smell as sweet’? Rose
6. What type of flower is depicted in a famous 1888 painting by Vincent Van Gogh? Sunflowers
7. What is the name of the process of cutting away dead or overgrown branches, stems or flower-heads to encourage further growth of a plant? Pruning
8. What type of flower did Belle find in the Beast’s mansion in Beauty and the Beast? A Rose
9. Japan is famous for what type of flower, known in Japanese as ‘Sakura?’ Cherry Blossom
10. What is the name of the powdery yellow substance that is often found at the centre of a flower? Pollen

Round 2: Flower Multiple Choice Questions

This next round is all about multiple choice questions on flowers. You will be given 4 possible answers and need to choose one.

1. Which flower’s name comes from the Old French for ‘Lion’s Tooth?’
   1. Dandelion
   2. Chamomile
   3. Carnation
   4. Amaryllis
2. Which of these flowers is not represented on the Apple emoji keyboard?
   1. Rose
   2. Tulip
   3. Sunflower
   4. Daisy
3. Which country is the world’s biggest exporter of orchids?
   1. China
   2. Thailand
   3. Egypt
   4. Brazil
4. Why is Amorphophallus Titanum commonly known as the ‘Corpse Flower?’
   1. Because it’s carnivorous
   2. Because it resembles a dead body
   3.  Because it smells like rotting flesh
   4.  Because it grows in graveyards
5. The rose is the national flower of England, the Maldives and which other country?
   1. The USA
   2. France
   3. Australia 
   4. Hungary
6. ‘Alcea Rosea’ is the botanical name for which plant?
   1. Orchid
   2. Foxglove
   3. Hollyhock
   4. Geranium
7. Which of the following plants are not carnivorous?
   1. The Snapdragon
   2. The Pitcher Plant
   3. The Corkscrew Plant
   4. The Cobra Lily 
8. Which of these flowers is native to North America?
   1. Chrysanthemum
   2. Marigold
   3. Amaryllis 
   4. Lotus
9. How tall was the world’s tallest sunflower?
   1. 7.57 metres (24.8 feet)
   2. 9.17 metres (30.1 feet)
   3. 11.03 metres (36.2 feet)
   4. 14.88 metres (48.8 feet)
10. On which continents do daisies grow natively?
    1. Europe and Asia
    2. Europe, Asia and Africa
    3. Africa, North America and South America
    4. All continents except Antarctica 

Round 2: Flower Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. Which flower’s name comes from the Old French for ‘Lion’s Tooth?’ a. Dandelion
2. Which of these flowers is not represented on the Apple emoji keyboard? d. Daisy
3. Which country is the world’s biggest exporter of orchids? b. Thailand
4. Why is Amorphophallus Titanum commonly known as the ‘Corpse Flower?’ c. Because it smells like rotting flesh
5. The rose is the national flower of England, the Maldives and which other country? a. USA
6.  ‘Alcea Rosea’ is the botanical name for which plant? c. Hollyhock
7.  Which of the following plants are not carnivorous? a. The Snapdragon
8. Which of these flowers is native to North America? B. Marigold
9.  How tall was the world’s tallest sunflower? B. 9.17 metres (30.1 feet)
10. On which continents do daisies grow natively? D. all continents except Antarctica

Round 3: Flower Quiz – True or False

1. If a flower is ‘biennial’ it blooms every two years.
2.  A white poppy worn on the UK’s Remembrance Day is a symbol of peace and pacifism.
3. The yellow section on the Ukrainian flag represents a sunflower field under a blue sky.
4. The botanical name for the chrysanthemum is simply ‘Chrysanthemum.’
5. Foxgloves are completely edible.
6. The name ‘Forget-Me-Not’ has the same meaning in several other languages, including Vergissmeinnicht in German and Nezabudka in Czech.
7. Amaryllis, daffodils and rhododendrons are all poisonous to cats.
8. Snowdrop and Mistletoe are the birth-flowers of December.
9. Victorian ladies employed a ‘Language of Flowers’ to deliver messages that they could not speak out loud.
10. Aspects of flower anatomy include a base, apex, veins and margin.

Round 3: Flower Quiz Answers – True or False

1. If a flower is ‘biennial’ it blooms every two years. False
2.  A white poppy worn on the UK’s Remembrance Day is a symbol of peace and pacifism. True
3. The yellow section on the Ukrainian flag represents a sunflower field under a blue sky. False, the yellow on the flag represents a field of wheat.
4. The botanical name for the chrysanthemum is simply ‘Chrysanthemum.’ True
5. Foxgloves are completely edible. False, they are actually quite toxic
6. The name ‘Forget-Me-Not’ has the same meaning in several other languages, including Vergissmeinnicht in German and Nezabudka in Czech. True
7. Amaryllis, daffodils and rhododendrons are all poisonous to cats. True
8. Snowdrop and Mistletoe are the birth-flowers of December. False, it’s the Holly and Narcissus
9. Victorian ladies employed a ‘Language of Flowers’ to deliver messages that they could not speak out loud. True
10. Aspects of flower anatomy include a base, apex, veins and margin. False, but you will find those on a leaf. 

Round 4: Medium Flower Trivia Questions

If you thought the flowers questions so far were too easy, these should be a more difficult.

1. The oil of which flower is often used in aromatherapy to improve sleep quality?
2. What does it mean for a flower to be ‘perennial?’
3. What is the name for a small bouquet of flowers worn on a woman’s wrist, most commonly seen today at American proms and homecoming dances?
4. The name of which central European flower can be directly translated as ‘noble white’ in English?
5. Which character from Greek mythology stared at his reflection in a pool for so long that he turned into a flower?
6. What substance is produced in a flower’s ‘Anther?’
7. Ikebana is the Japanese art of what?
8. The Scottish National anthem ‘Flower of Scotland’ Is an ode to what type of flower?
9. What ornamental flower takes its name from an Indonesian bird of the family Paradisaeidae?
10. What is the name of a flower garland which is worn around the neck in Hawaiian and other Polynesian cultures?

Round 4: Medium Flower Trivia Questions and Answers

1. The oil of which flower is often used in aromatherapy to improve sleep quality? Lavender 
2. What does it mean for a flower to be ‘perennial?’ It lives for more than two years.
3. What is the name for a small bouquet of flowers worn on a woman’s wrist, most commonly seen today at American proms and homecoming dances? Corsage
4. The name of which central European flower can be directly translated as ‘noble white’ in English? Edelweiss
5. Which character from Greek mythology stared at his reflection in a pool for so long that he turned into a flower? Narcissus 
6. What substance is produced in a flower’s ‘Anther?’ Pollen
7. Ikebana is the Japanese art of what? Flower Arranging 
8. The Scottish National anthem ‘Flower of Scotland’ Is an ode to what type of flower? The Thistle 
9. What ornamental flower takes its name from an Indonesian bird of the family Paradisaeidae? Birds-of-Paradise
10. What is the name of a flower garland which is worn around the neck in Hawaiian and other Polynesian cultures? Lei

Round 5: Hard Flower Trivia Questions

Now this is the perfect round for experts looking for hard trivia questions about flowers.

1. Helianthus is the botanical name for which flower?
2. Comedy music duo Flanders and Swann released a song detailing the unlikely love story between a bindweed and what other plant?
3. What is the scientific term for a flower that grows either on or under water?
4. What type of flowers are given as gifts on French labour day (or Fête de Muguet)?
5. What flower’s name comes from the Ancient Greek for ‘water jar’?
6. What is the botanical name for the Daffodil?
7. The Iranian spice saffron is derived from what type of flower?
8. What is the term for the slender stalk which connects a flower’s ovary and sigma?
9. What flower is sometimes known as the ‘Peruvian Lily’ or ‘Lily of the Incas?’
10. What is the botanical name for flowers that grow on stone fruit trees?

Round 5: Hard Flower Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Helianthus is the botanical name for which flower? Sunflower 
2. Comedy music duo Flanders and Swann released a song detailing the unlikely love story between a bindweed and what other plant? A Honeysuckle
3. What is the scientific term for a flower that grows either on or under water? A macrophyte
4. What type of flowers are given as gifts on French labour day (or Fête de Muguet)? Lily of the Valley
5. What flower’s name comes from the Ancient Greek for ‘water jar’? Hydrangea 
6. What is the botanical name for the Daffodil? Narcissus 
7. The Iranian spice saffron is derived from what type of flower? Crocus
8. What is the term for the slender stalk which connects a flower’s ovary and sigma? Style
9. What flower is sometimes known as the ‘Peruvian Lily’ or ‘Lily of the Incas?’ Alstroemeria
10. What is the botanical name for flowers that grow on stone fruit trees? Blossoms

Round 6: Flower Picture Quiz

Round 6: Flower Picture Quiz Answers

1. Tulip
2. Dahlia
3. Rose
4. Iris
5. Orchid
6. Carnation
7. Daffodil
8. Chrysanthemum
9. Lily of the valley
10. Sunflower

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