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Apr 8, 2016 5:03 PM CST
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I found a good description which seems to verify R. hispidus.

http://www.illinoiswildflowers...

The terminal leaflet has a short petiolule (short stalk) at its base, while the lateral leaflets are either sessile or they have even shorter petiolules.


True.

The upper leaves are smaller in size than the basal leaves and their leaflets are often lack lobes.


True.

Toward the center of each flower, the petals become semi-translucent and each petal has several fine lines that function as nectar guides.


You can see that in this photo ..

http://garden.org/pics/2016-04...

The sepals are hairy and lanceolate in shape


The are hairs showing on the outer casing of the flower buds, which will become the sepals when open.

http://garden.org/pics/2016-04...

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