Compare your observations and notes with mine:
- Flower color — white (predominantly)
- Flower shape — composite
- Inflorescence arrangement — head
- Number of petals — numerous ray flowers which look like petals
- Number of sepals — ?
- Number of pistils — ?
- Number of stamens — ?
- Leaf petiole — no
- Leaf division — simple
- Leaf shape — something quite different!
- Leaf margin — curly? or rounded teeth? or slightly lobed?
- Leaf arrangement — alternate
- Leaf venation — pinnate
- Stem — almost square, tiny bit of hairs
This wildflower can be found on the following websites:
- Southeastern Flora — best to use this site for confirmation purposes only
- Weed ID Guide — considers the leaf margin to be “serrated/toothed”
- Minnesota Wildflowers — considers leaf shape to be “lobed”
- Missouri Plants
- Wildflower Identification
- Discover Life — considers leaf shape to be “lobed”