My DH found this plant growing in an area here in NE MS that is covered with red cedar trees and very few other plants. The ground is clay with a lime base not too far below.

The plant grows from a tuber that is appx a foot deep and needless to say hard to dig up in this soil. The tubers appear to be running under ground from a main root sourse that T's off in all directions. Then the tuber appears to grow straight up and puts out anywhere from 4 to 8 leaves. These leaves are as big as 14" tall and 8" wide. They have a serrated edge and tend to roll inward on the back side of the leaf.

I've got pictures that I hope will clear up my rambling explanation.

Thanks for all help and blessings to all, Mona

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