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References supporting the facts and fun-facts in the Sintra Flora Quiz
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| Q | Note | Quote / Paraphrase | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Camellias bloom winter at Monserrate; century-old specimens | "The Camellia collection of Monserrate is one of the most important in Europe… some examples date back over 100 years." | Parques de Sintra — Monserrate |
| Q2 | Tree ferns (Dicksonia antarctica) in Fern Valley, Monserrate | "The Fern Valley… includes tree ferns from Australia and New Zealand." | Parques de Sintra — Monserrate |
| Q3 | Portugal produces ~49% of the world's cork | "Portugal is the world leader in cork production, with a share of around 49%." | APCOR (Portuguese Cork Association) |
| Q4 | Coastal redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) planted by Ferdinand II at Pena | "In Feteira da Condessa you can admire… the tallest tree in Europe: a Sequoia sempervirens (coastal redwood) planted in the nineteenth century." | Parques de Sintra — Pena Park |
| Q5 | Rhododendrons thrive in Monserrate's acidic soil | "Monserrate is famous for its collection of Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and Camellias, which thrive in the acidic soils." | Visit Portugal — Monserrate |
| Q6 | Monkey puzzle trees (Araucaria araucana) at Quinta da Regaleira | "The gardens feature exotic species including Araucaria (monkey puzzle), sequoias, and ferns creating a romantic landscape." | Fundação Cultursintra — Quinta da Regaleira |
| Q7 | Magnolias bloom at Pena Palace in spring | "In spring, the Park of Pena displays a remarkable variety of Magnolias, Camellias, and Rhododendrons in flower." | Parques de Sintra — Pena Park |
| Q8 | Serra de Sintra traps Atlantic moisture, creating a unique microclimate | "The Serra de Sintra is often covered by sea mist… creating a unique microclimate that allows for the cultivation of exotic plants." | Parques de Sintra — The Fog at Sintra |
| Results Page Facts | |||
| — | Sintra UNESCO Cultural Landscape designation (1995) | "The Cultural Landscape of Sintra was among the first in Europe to be classified as a World Heritage Cultural Landscape." | UNESCO — Cultural Landscape of Sintra |
| — | Monserrate contains over 3,000 plant species | "The park contains more than 3,000 exotic species from all around the world." | Parques de Sintra — Monserrate |