This plant grows in the central and eastern portions of North America. It prefers a moist environment.
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Spring foilage
Entire plant
Another specimen
Closer view of flowering portion
Fall fruit
Closer view of fruit
ANSWER (subsequently added to this post to facilitate the “search” function for these images): Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum)
I think I know this one, thanks to all the photos you provided. My guess is Jack-in-the-Pulpit (arisaema triphyllum)…had to look up the Latin name! It’s always a delight to come upon such an exotic plant in the woods…..are they related to trillium?