This short woodland plant is found throughout central and eastern portions of North America. When you can identify it, leave a comment below with its common and scientific names — as well as a note about any personal connection you may have with the plant.
Leaves
Stems and flower bud
Plant with flower
Flower
Plant in late summer
ANSWER (subsequently added to this post to facilitate the “search” function for these images): Wild ginger (Asarum canadense)
Asarum canadense – Wild Ginger! A spring plant to search for in rich bottomlands and great for early pollinators.
It’s wild ginger 🙂
(Asarum caudatum, Wild Ginger)
Cat’s Foot, Colic Root, Coltsfoot, Heart-Leaf, Indian Ginger, Snakeroot are some common names.. I grows near where I live~ no other experiences with it yet
Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense)
Agree with Val, although the stolons can be harvested in other seasons.
Wild Ginger : )
Wild ginger
Aristolochiaceae Asarum canadense
Yes, this is Wild ginger (Asarum canadense). The heart-shaped leaf with its deep indentation is one identifying characteristic. The other prominent identifier is the low-growing small flower which can be seen by pulling the leaves gently to the side.