Retarded interview question

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I have an interview later today for a position as a summer associate at a law firm. Apparently, it is typical for the question "What type of plant would you be, and why?" Or some variation, like what type of animal would you be.

I can probably handle the animal question off the top of my head, but I know [censored] about plants other than trees are big and grass is green. Any suggestions on how to answer this question?

I want to joke around and be like "poison ivy, because just like in real life, once you come into contact with me you'd end up with an itch you need to see the doctor about."