Dear Readers, here’s a challenge for you. Below are photos of some plants. One point if you can say what family it belongs to from the list below, and a further point if you can name the species. The results will be posted next Friday (20th August), so you have until 5 p.m. on Thursday 19th August to pop your answers in the comments. I will ‘disappear’ your answers when I see them, but as usual write your answers down on a piece of paper if you are easily influenced (like me :-))Onwards!

Plant Families

A) Crassulaceae (Stonecrops)

B) Fabaceae (Peas, vetches and clovers)

C) Hypericaceae (St John’s-worts)

D) Geraniaceae (Cranesbills and storksbills)

E) Onagraceae (Willowherbs)

F) Malvaceae (Mallows)

G) Balsaminaceae (Balsams)

H) Primulaceae (Primulas)

I) Solanaceae (Nightshades)

J) Plantaginaceae (Plantains)

K) Scrophulaceae (Figworts)

L) Asteraceae (Daisies)

M) Lamiaceae (Deadnettles)

N) Dipsaceae (Teasels)

O) Apiaceae (Carrots)

So if you think the plant in photo 1 belongs to the Crassulaceae (stonecrop) family, your answer is 1) A).

Happy quizzing!