Ever found yourself curious about the origins of your favorite produce? Dive into their fascinating histories with this trivia. From the Andes to the Nile, fruits and vegetables have journeyed far and wide to land on our tables. Their Latin names whisper stories of exploration and discovery awaiting you.
This trivia explores more than just geographical origins—it delves into cultures and languages, all seen through the lens of botany. Unearth hidden meanings behind everyday names that go far beyond usual kitchen talk.
Passing a grocery store, have you ever wondered where each item’s journey began? Brush up your history and linguistics skills with these questions and impress your friends with newfound insights at your next dinner party.
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On which continent did Cabbages originate?
Africa
Africa
Americas
Americas
Asia
Asia
Europe
Europe
Where do ‘damsons’ get their name from?
Damned sons
Damned sons
Damsels
Damsels
Damien Moss
Damien Moss
Damascus
Damascus
In which country did Kumquats originate?
China
China
France
France
America
America
India
India
How is a kiwi fruit otherwise known?
Japanese Plum
Japanese Plum
Asian Pear
Asian Pear
Chinese Gooseberry
Chinese Gooseberry
Indian Fig
Indian Fig
How many seeds does each Pomegranate have?
50-100
50-100
10-50
10-50
100-150
100-150
200-1400
200-1400
In which country did Avocados originate?
Spain
Spain
Mexico
Mexico
Italy
Italy
Brazil
Brazil
Cherries come from which variety of plant?
Nightshade
Nightshade
Grass
Grass
Rose
Rose
Mallow
Mallow
Kale is a variety of which vegetable?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Cabbage
Broccoli
Broccoli
Potato
Potato
Where were oranges first found?
Denmark
Denmark
Africa
Africa
India
India
China
China
Catalonia, Milanese and Grumulo are varieties of what?
Cheese
Cheese
Chestnuts
Chestnuts
Chicory
Chicory
Courgettes
Courgettes
To which family of plants do Figs belong?
Mulberry
Mulberry
Lilly
Lilly
Rose
Rose
Garlic
Garlic
Kelvedon is a popular variety of what?
Runner Bean
Runner Bean
Pomegranate
Pomegranate
Plum
Plum
Persimmon
Persimmon
What’s the correct spelling of the fruit?
Pear
Pear
Pere
Pere
Pair
Pair
Pare
Pare
Orangeglo is a variety of which vegetable?
Yam
Yam
Potato
Potato
Watermelon
Watermelon
Carrot
Carrot
Which of these fruits grows on palm trees?
Oranges
Oranges
Apples
Apples
Dates
Dates
Cherries
Cherries
Casabe is a variety of which kind of fruit?
Melon
Melon
Pear
Pear
Grape
Grape
Banana
Banana
Coir is obtained from which fruit?
Pineapple
Pineapple
Coconut
Coconut
Orange
Orange
Mango
Mango
Semillon is a type of which fruit?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Grape
Grape
Melon
Melon
Mango
Mango
Grenadine is made from which fruit?
Pears
Pears
Oranges
Oranges
Pomegranates
Pomegranates
Apples
Apples
Savoy is a famous type of which vegetable?
Broccoli
Broccoli
Potato
Potato
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Cabbage
What kind of fruit is a Granache?
Grape
Grape
Mango
Mango
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Melon
Melon
What is the Latin name for a banana?
Lusa
Lusa
Chusa
Chusa
Musa
Musa
Pusa
Pusa
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