Compare your observations and notes with mine:
- Flower color — white
- Flower shape — regular
- Inflorescence arrangement — raceme
- Number of petals — five
- 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, red
This wildflower can be found on the following websites:
- Southeastern Flora — best to use this site for confirmation purposes only
- Weed ID Guide
- Missouri Plants
- Wildflower Identification
- Discover Life — considers flower cluster to be “spike” and leaf shape to be “wider near middle”