**Description:** A low-growing, aromatic plant with large heart-shaped leaves that grow in pairs, often forming dense green carpets.
**Size:** Leaves reach 6 inches wide; plant grows 6 to 12 inches tall.
**Identification:** Features hidden maroon, cup-shaped flowers tucked near the soil. The root has a pungent scent and flavor similar to culinary ginger.
**Behavior:** Relies on ground-crawling pollinators like beetles and ants. Seeds are dispersed by ants.
**Habitat:** Rich, moist woodland soils and shaded stream banks.