Practice Wildflower J hints

J-1Compare your observations and notes with mine:

  • Flower color — yellow
  • Flower shape — bell-shaped
  • Inflorescence arrangement — solitary
  • Number of petals — six
  • Number of sepals — ?
  • Number of pistils — ?
  • Number of stamens — ?
  • Leaf petiole — no
  • Leaf division — simple
  • Leaf shape — ovate
  • Leaf margin — entire
  • Leaf arrangement — alternate
  • Leaf venation — parallel
  • Stem — smooth
  • Other — perfoliate leaf

This wildflower can be found on the following websites:

  • Southeastern Flora — best to use this site for confirmation purposes only
  • Minnesota Wildflowers — leave both flower shape and leaf characteristics as “any”
  • Missouri Plants
  • Wildflower Identification