Early Meadow-Rue vs King of the Meadow
This guide is under construction and has not been published yet. It may have errors. When in doubt, double-check other sources for definitive ID.Early Meadow-Rue (Thalictrum dioicum) | King of the Meadow (Thalictrum pubescens) |
 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. |  Most leaflets have at most 3 lobes, and may occasionally even be unlobed. Photo © Tyler, CC BY 4.0. |
 Filaments (stalks of stamens) are yellow to greenish yellow. Flowers are consistently drooping. Photo © Samuel A. Schmid, CC BY 4.0. |  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
These short lists show only links helpful for ID. For a complete list of references and resources also covering other aspects of ecology, visit the links section of the full article on each plant, which is the first entry here.
