Compare your observations and notes with mine:
- Flower color — purple/pink
- Flower shape — irregular (bilateral)
- Inflorescence arrangement — solitary although there are a number up the length of the stem
- Number of petals — ?
- Number of sepals — ?
- Number of pistils — ?
- Number of stamens — ?
- Leaf petiole — yes
- Leaf division — simple
- Leaf shape — cordate
- Leaf margin — coarsely toothed
- Leaf arrangement — opposite (difficult to see; can be inferred from top view of plant)
- Leaf venation — pinnate
- Leaf surface — hairy
- Stem — square, not hairy
This wildflower can be found on the following websites:
- Southeastern Flora
- Weed ID Guide
- Missouri Plants — useful for confirmation purposes only (after finding a tentative scientific name); cannot be found by character selection
- Discover Life — considers flower color to be “blue/purple” OR “red/pink”