Practice Wildflower B hints

B-1Compare your observations and notes with mine:

  • Flower color — blue/purple OR white
  • Flower shape — bell-shaped
  • Inflorescence arrangement — cluster (not an umbel)
  • Number of petals — five? (fused into bell shape)
  • Number of sepals — five?
  • Number of pistils — ?
  • Number of stamens — ?
  • Leaf petiole — yes
  • Leaf division — simple
  • Leaf shape — elliptic
  • Leaf margin — entire
  • Leaf arrangement — alternate
  • Leaf venation — pinnate
  • Stem — smooth, with what looks like some raised edges

This wildflower can be found on the following websites:

  • Southeastern Flora
  • Weed ID Guide
  • Missouri Plants
  • Wildflower Identification
  • Discover Life — considers flower petals to be “five”