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   Mark Brader  wrote:   
      
   > * Game 6, Round 3 - Science - Plant Family Relations   
      
   > 1. Convolvulaceae ["CON-vo-vull-eh-see-aye"] is more commonly known   
   >    as the morning glory family.  What is the common name of   
   >    the edible tuber from this family that's found in a variety   
   >    of colors?   
      
   yam   
      
   > 2. Amaryllidaceae ["AM-ah-rill-ih-day-see-aye"] is theamaryllis   
   >    family, which also includes daffodils and snowdrops.  This family   
   >    includes some of the most common aromatic ingredients used   
   >    worldwide.  Name the genus, or any common member used in cooking.   
      
   basil   
      
   > 3. The Apiaceae ["EH-pee-eh-see-aye"] family includes toxic plants   
   >    like giant hogweed and hemlock.  But it also includes many   
   >    edible herbs and other plants, including these colorful roots.   
      
   carrot   
      
   > 4. Rosaceae ["ROSE-eh-see-aye"] is the family of roses.  But it   
   >    also contains many of our most common fruits, including apples,   
   >    peaches, and strawberries.  Another rose family member is this   
   >    hard, astringent fruit, usually used to make jam, marmalade,   
   >    and alcoholic beverages.   
      
   quince   
      
   > 5. Rubiaceae ["ROO-bee-eh-see-aye"] is the family of gardenias,as   
   >    well as coffee.  Another family member is the genus Cinchona   
   >    ["S IN-kona"] .  Name the antimalarial medicine extractedfrom   
   >    several Cinchona species.   
      
   quinune   
      
   > 7. Solanaceae ["SO-lan-eh-see-aye"] is the family of nightshades.   
   >    Potatoes are one such edible plant introduced from the Americas.   
   >    But another New World nightshade has become commonplace globally.   
   >    It has even sparked a local festival where tons of these are   
   >    used in a food fight.   
      
   tomato   
      
   > 8. Orchidaceae ["OAR-kid-eh-see-aye"] is the family of orchids.   
   >    What spice is actually the seed pod of an orchid?   
      
   vanilla   
      
   > 9. Asteraceae ["ASS-ter-eh-see-aye"] is the family of thistles   
   >    (including artichokes) and daisies.  The tuberous root of   
   >    a plant in this family is sometimes called an earth apple.   
   >    But what is this edible tuber more commonly known as?   
      
   turnip   
      
   > 10. Bromeliaceae ["BRO-mell-ee-eh-see-aye"], or the bromeliads,   
   >    are a family of plants that include epiphytes (plants that grow   
   >    on other plants) like Spanish moss, and also terrestrial plants.   
   >    This sweet fruit family member is native to South America, and   
   >    became a symbol of luxury when it was introduced to Europe in   
   >    the 17th century.   
      
   peach   
      
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