Himalayan Balsam

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Which of these images shows the leaf (leaves) of Himalayan balsam?

  • A.
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    Answer A
  • B.
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    Answer B
  • C.
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    Answer C
  • D.
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    Answer D
• 2.
  Which of the following is not a nickname for Himalayan balsam?

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  • A.
    kiss-me-on-the-mountain
  • B.
    bash flower
  • C.
    policeman's helmet
  • D.
    bobby tops
• 3.
  Where can Himalayan balsam be found in the UK?

  • A.
    Riverbanks
  • B.
    Along motorways
  • C.
    Wet woodland
  • D.
    All of the above
• 4.
  About how far away can Himalayan balsam's explosive seed pods send seeds?

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  • A.
    1 meter
  • B.
    2 meters
  • C.
    7 meters
  • D.
    25 meters
• 5.
  How long are Himalayan balsam seeds viable?

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  • A.
    1 month
  • B.
    2 years
  • C.
    5 years
  • D.
    10 years
• 6.
  CABI (Centre for Biosciences and Agriculture International) have found a potential biological control for Himalayan balsam - what is it?

  • A.
    Puccinia rust fungus
  • B.
    Argentian weevil - Listronotus elongatus
  • C.
    Psyllid - Aphalara itadori
  • D.
    No biological controls have been found
• 7.
  Which of the following is not an impact attributed to Himalayan balsam?

  • A.
    Decreases biodiversity in areas by shading out native species
  • B.
    Can lead to increased erosion of riverbanks when it dies back in winter
  • C.
    Can lead to property damage as it can grow through tarmac
  • D.
    It preferentially attracts pollinators over native species because of its high nectar content
• 8.
  Where did Himalayan balsam come from?

  • A.
    Argentina
  • B.
    Western Himalayas
  • C.
    Australia
  • D.
    The Bay of Balsams
• 9.
  Why was Himalayan balsam brought to the UK in the 1840s?

  • A.
    For medicinal use
  • B.
    For use as a crop
  • C.
    To provide exercise opportunities for volunteers in the future during balsam bashing days
  • D.
    For use as an ornamental garden species
• 10.
  What is the term used by some conservation groups for volunteer days to remove Himalayan balsam?

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  • A.
    Balsam banishment
  • B.
    Balsam bash
  • C.
    Balsam pruning
  • D.
    Himalayan harvest

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You're a Balsam Beginner!

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  Not to worry though, if you would like to learn more or help us in the fight against this non-native invasive species then please click the link below to find out more information about what we are doing and how you can help!
• 2.
  You are a Balsam Basher!

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  If you would like to help us in the fight against this non-native invasive species then please click the link below to find out more information about what we are doing and how you can help!