These two? plants are fairly plentiful and growing in a wooded area in early April. Both are less than 4 inches in height. Plant B has thick, fleshy stems. Photo plant _B_02 appears to be the pre-flowering stage of plant_B_01, but I'm not 100% sure. Plant A has mottled leaves. I'm not sure if the two photos for plant A represent one species or two, since plant_A_02 has base leaves that more broadly shaped and less lobed. Any hint as to what these plants may be is appreciated.
1,2 White Avens I believe. http://www.ppws.vt.edu/scott/weed_id/geuca.htm 4, might be Dicentra cucullaria or similar sp. http://web.ewu.edu/ewflora/Fumariaceae/Dicentra cucullaria.html
Yes, no doubt that the 1st photo is Hydrophyllum macrophyllum (Largeleaf waterleaf) and the 2nd is Geum canadense (White Avens). So they are indeed two different species. I also agree that 4 is most likely Dicentra cucullaria (Dutchman's Breeches). I now believe the 3rd photo is a different species. So the 4 photos actually represent 4 different plants of which the 3rd remains unknown. Many thanks. Hopefully someone can identify that 3rd plant.
Yep. A search in that family found that it's almost certain to be Erigenia bulbosa (Harbinger of Spring) considering the tiny size, salt and pepper flower, environment, and the time of year that it's in flower. Except for the Waterleaf, this is the first time I have ever seen or heard of the other plants. Thanks everyone
