Practice Wildflower A hints

A-1Compare 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”