This spring-flowering plant grows in damp woodland settings throughout eastern North America. When you can identify it, please leave a a comment with its common name, scientific name and any personal connection you may have with the plant.
Leaf
Developing inflorescence with flower buds
Group of plants in bloom
Inflorescence and leaves
Closer view of flowers within inflorescence
Flowers dying and seeds developing
ANSWER (subsequently added to this post to facilitate the “search” function for these images): Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia)
Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia)
Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia)
Looks like Tiarella or Foamflower
Foamflower: Tiarella
Yes, this is Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia). Single specimens are beautiful. And, it’s a real treat to come across masses of Foamflower in bloom.