How Many New England Natives Do You Know?
Take this fun 3 minute quiz to test your knowledge—and maybe learn a bit more! 
Note: Only the correct answer is native, the other options are not!  16 Questions—can you get them all?

However many you get correct shows your New England Native Knowledge (NENK) level (yes, I made that up, but it sounds cool!), try to get the highest status!

13-16 correct = Expert (Tree status)

9-12 correct = Advanced (Sapling status)

5-8 correct = Intermediate (Seedling status)

0-4 correct = Beginner (Seed status)

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They may look harmless, but these carnivorous plants are well adapted hunters. Named after the function/shape of their leaves, they trap unsuspecting bugs and devour them—without even moving! *
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This plant loves the sun, in fact it almost seems to shine all on its own! It is extremely popular among pollinators, especially in the fall, and can be used in tea! *
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The flowers of this plant are absolutely gorgeous (as are many of its kind). They are very large, growing up to a whopping 15 feet at their best, and have a wonderful fragrance! *
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While this short little evergreen plant makes great groundcover, with cheerful little yellow flowers in the spring, it bears none of the yummy fruit you may expect. *
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All of the plants in this genus are edible (not always native though), and this species is commonly seen in your local supermarket! Not only do people love them, but pollinators do too! *
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With its perfectly spherical flower formations, it may look like an adorable creature from outer space, but this plant is a fairly common sight in New England wetlands. When considering soil conditions for these guys, the wetter the better—they even grow in still bodies of water! *
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This species of cactus is—surprisingly—native to New England, able to brave the harsh winters by decreasing the amount of water in their leaves and leaving mostly glucose (acting like anti-freeze). Their fruits and leaves are actually edible! *
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While they have no flowers to boast, these plants are quite tolerant and add a nice green touch to their surroundings. In fact, they are actually evergreen, braving the winters, and the shoots that sprout from them are even edible (when prepared correctly)! *
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The flower of this plant looks so tropical, it seems there's no way it's native to New England, yet it is! Not only do people love the flower of this plant, but hummingbirds do too! *
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This wildflower is known for its gorgeous pink puffs of flowers, and while some people don't take a fancy to it, Monarch butterflies sure do! In fact, this type of plant is the only that monarchs will feed on, and without them they would die out! *
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The structure of this plant—specifically the position of its leaves—gives away its name. Also known as the "stairway to heaven", they love sun and have gentle, light purple flowers that are great for pollinators. *
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This plant is a rare autumn bloomer, adding a nice cool touch to the fiery colors all throughout New England. It can tolerate a wide range of sunlight and attracts a variety of pollinators. *
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This small native wildflower loves sunny, dry, open areas, and attracts a variety of butterflies. It's nicknamed after the dark brown—almost black—center of its flower.
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While it may not look very showy, this plant has a wonderful scent. Not only is it great for bees and butterflies, but it is also edible to humans! *
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If you see tall pointed leaves with a vibrant flower in the center, there's a good chance you're looking at this type of plant! While they are poisonous to most animals, a certain caterpillar has no trouble eating them! *
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These tiny plants have a very long bloom starting early in the spring. Bees love them, and many people appreciate their long, delicate white-pink flowers! *
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