To all but the greatest gardeners, most plants basically look the same at first glance. A deeper look, however, reveals subtle differences in leaves, flowers and other features that make it easy to tell one plant from another. Take our quiz to see if you can identify the most common indoor and outdoor plants.

Officially known as a weeping fig, the ficus is a popular indoor plant. Part of the same family as the rubber tree, it's prized for its ability to maintain the neat arbor and trunk appearance of larger trees, but is small enough to fit in well inside the home.

There are nearly 2,000 species of cactus to choose from, and all belong to the succulent family. They range from the mighty Saguaro -- the big cacti you might spot in a wild west film -- to tiny varieties that can be mounted on buttons or magnets.

Peperomia is prized for its compact size and easy care. It shares many features with succulents, and is easy to propagate from a simple leaf cutting. The plant comes in varieties with leaves that are striped, mottled or solid to add visual interest to your garden.

Foxglove, or digitalis, gets its name from the shape of its flowers, which are shaped just right to fit over a human finger like a glove. While this plant has brilliant flowers, the entire plant is highly poisonous.

The ZZ plant is the ultimate plant option for gardeners with less-than-green thumbs. It has few needs, and will survive even if you forget to water it for a while.

Jade plants are commonly known as money trees or lucky plants. Part of the succulent family, they have thick, shiny leaves. They don't always bloom, but when they do, flowers are white or pink.

Pitcher plants can be found all over the world, and include more than 100 different species. All feature some kind of pitfall trap that captures insects. This may include a curled leaf to a flower-shaped funnel that makes it difficult for the critter to escape.

Bromeliads are easy to spot because they look so different from the majority of other plants. They feature long, pointed leaves with a central flower that rises out of the middle of the plant. Bromeliads are vulnerable to both frost and leaf burn, so should be kept out of the cold and away from strong sunlight.

Pansies come in a wide range of colors, and the blotches on their petals give them a design that many refer to as a face. They have delicate petals that comes in shades of purple, yellow and white.

There are hundreds of species of rose bushes, and most are native to Asia. They all feature brilliant flowers which can range from the size of buttons to the size of a human hand or larger -- but watch out for thorns.

Named for the ancient Greek goddess, Iris is available in over 300 different species. Its brilliant blooms of purple and blue attract bees and hummingbirds, but keep in mind that these flowers require plenty of light in order to produce a bloom.

There are more than 200 species of jasmine, and most feature small flowers of white or yellow. The flowers grow in clusters of three or more, and the plant also has seeds in the form of small black berries.

Aloe includes more than 500 species within the succulent family -- plants known for high drought tolerance. Aloe Vera is one of the best known members of this family because many believe it has medicinal properties, and it's also used in cosmetics and sun lotion.

Part of the genus Narcissus, daffodils come in more than 50 species and range in color from yellow and white to shades of orange and pink. Often, the two sets of petals -- a central cup and a background star-shape -- are two different colors.

Hyacinths come in shades of blue, orange, pink, red and white. They have a very sweet smell, and can be distinguished by their flowers, which bunch up tightly like a bunch of grapes.

The long, skinny legs of the spider plant hang down over a flower pot like the legs suspended beneath the body of a spider. Also known as airplane plant, these beauties clean the air and are easy to share with just a simple clipping.

Hydrangeas are known for their brilliant, ball-like blooms, which can come in blue, white, pink or lavender. What's truly remarkable about this plant is that you can have different color blooms on the same plant -- and you can even change the color of the flowers yourself by adjusting the soil pH.

Low-maintenance lilac comes in 12 different species. While purple is the most common color, it can also be found in white, yellow and other hues. This sweet flower is used in fragrances and also in some specialty foods.

A tropical plant native to Kenya and Tanzania, the African violet produces flowers in shades ranging from purple to pink to white. As anyone who has ever attempted to grow this plant can attest, it can be finicky, and requires lots of care to produce a bloom.

Originally, all carnations were pinkish-purple, but they have since been bred to come in a wide varieties of colors. Known for their sweet smell, carnations are common in cut flower arrangements, and popular for use as a men's boutonniere.

The official state flower of the State of Maryland, the Black-eyed Susan is part of the sunflower family. It consists of yellow leaves surrounding a black or brown center, and some cultures use the plant for nutritional and medicinal purposes.

Pretty and fragrant, orchids are one of the largest plant families on the planet. You may be surprised to learn that they are part of the same family as vanilla.

Native to Mexico, the poinsettia is named for a U.S. missionary who first brought the plan to the U.S. in 1825. Today, it's popular around the holidays thanks to its red and green color combination.

Part of the lily family, the cast-iron plant is native to Japan. It's known for its large leaves which seem to grow straight out the soil, with little to no visible stems. The long, oval leaves of this plant often grow as much as two feet long.

To some they are wildflowers, while others lament them as weeds. Whatever your opinion of them, dandelions come in shades of orange and yellow, and the entire plant is edible.

The cheerful daisy typically features white petals surrounding a yellow center. Native to Europe, the flower opens its petals each morning at dawn, and you may be surprised to know that the leaves are edible in some varieties.

The Christmas cactus gets its name from its exotic pink and red flowers. The plant is often gifted around the holidays to brighten up dull winter months. Native to Brazil, it's officially called the Schlumbergera and can be recognized by its segmented leaves.

Known for its gorgeous white flowers and rich green leaves, the peace lily is native to tropical regions of Asia and the Americas. For a flowering plant, it can survive with surprisingly little light or water, but beware -- every part of this plant is mildly toxic.

Sago palms look like a palm tree, but these two plants actually have little in common. Native to Japan, they consist of a thick trunk with a large, dark green canopy, making them an ideal plant for greening up a room in the home.

Native to the wetland areas along the east coast of the U.S., the Venus flytrap is unique among plants. It uses hair triggers to sense when insects or spiders are in reach, then snaps shut to trap its prey.

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