Compare your observations and notes with mine:
- Flower color — yellow OR orange
- Flower shape — irregular (bilateral) with spur
- Inflorescence arrangement — solitary
- Number of petals — ?
- Number of sepals — two?
- Number of pistils — ?
- Number of stamens — ?
- Leaf petiole — yes
- Leaf division — simple
- Leaf shape — elliptic
- Leaf margin — coarsely toothed
- Leaf arrangement — alternate
- Leaf venation — pinnate
- Stem — smooth, almost translucent
This wildflower can be found on the following websites:
- Southeastern Flora
- Minnesota Wildflowers
- Missouri Plants — use color “red” or “yellow”
- Discover Life — considers flower cluster to be “few”