Compare your observations and notes with mine:
- Flower color — green
- Flower shape — irregular
- Inflorescence arrangement — umbel (or whorled?)
- Number of petals — ?
- Number of sepals — ?
- Number of pistils — ?
- Number of stamens — ?
- Leaf petiole — yes
- Leaf division — simple
- Leaf shape — elliptic (or linear?)
- Leaf margin — curly or wavy; unevenly toothed or serrated?
- Leaf arrangement — alternate
- Leaf venation — one primary vein
- Stem — smooth
This wildflower can be found on the following websites:
- Southeastern Flora — best to use this site for confirmation purposes only
- Weed ID Guide
- Minnesota Wildflowers — leave the flower cluster shape as “any”
- Missouri Plants
- Wildflower Identification — do not select a flower arrangement; simple leaves are “about 1 1/2 to 5 times as long as wide”
- Discover Life — Although this plant is in the site’s database, it cannot be found through the basic characteristics suggested on the site.