Early Meadow-Rue vs King of the Meadow

Early Meadow-Rue (Thalictrum dioicum)	King of the Meadow (Thalictrum pubescens)
Early Meadow-Rue (Thalictrum dioicum)	King of the Meadow (Thalictrum pubescens)
Early Meadow-Rue (Thalictrum dioicum) Most leaflets have at least 4 lobes, often significantly more (up to 12), only rarely as few as 3. Photo © Samuel A. Schmid, CC BY 4.0.	King of the Meadow (Thalictrum pubescens) Most leaflets have at most 3 lobes, and may occasionally even be unlobed. Photo © Tyler, CC BY 4.0.
Early Meadow-Rue (Thalictrum dioicum) Filaments (stalks of stamens) are yellow to greenish yellow. Flowers are consistently drooping. Photo © Samuel A. Schmid, CC BY 4.0.	King of the Meadow (Thalictrum pubescens) Filaments are bright white. Male flowers may be drooping but are typically more upright with stamens radiating in all directions. Photo © Allen Browne, CC BY 4.0.

References & External Resources

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