Compare your observations and notes with mine:
- Flower color — purple
- Flower shape — irregular (bilateral)
- Inflorescence arrangement — raceme
- Number of petals — ? (white center of flower)
- Number of sepals — five purple (look like petals!)
- Number of pistils — ?
- Number of stamens — ?
- Leaf petiole — yes
- Leaf division — simple
- Leaf shape — round?
- Leaf margin — deeply lobed
- Leaf arrangement — alternate
- Leaf venation — parallel?
- Stem — tiny hairs
- Other — flowers have a spur and lots of hairs
This wildflower can be found on the following websites:
- Southeastern Flora — use “purple” color and look for a photo of a white flower as the primary image
- Missouri Plants
- Discover Life — leave flower symmetry unselected