The woods across the street were being taken over by English Ivy, Wisteria & Honeysuckle. I've been trying to pull out what I can while leaving plants, shrubs and trees that are beneficial to wildlife. I've been amazed to find out just how many plants, shrubs and trees out there provide food for birds and other wildlife. If it were not for what I've learned here on GW, I would have never taken on such a task. We're fortunate and blessed to have the woodland area across the street. It is my hope that the property owner never sells it. I'm not so sure that one person can win the battle against English Ivy, Chinese Honeysuckle and Wisteria. Anyway, the knowledge you've shared here has motivated me to put forth some elbow grease in an effort to preserve the woods across the street. I've only made a dent. Bboy, I tip my hat to you...5 out of 6 in no time flat. Yes, I can always count on you. You've taught me a lot. Oh, Bboy, if you read this...chestnut, any idea about whether or not it's the native kind? I've been looking at images on the web and I'm still not sure. Actually, I was really blown away by that one. I couldn't help but think about, "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire." Never thought about having chestnuts in GA. Yes, I have a lot to learn. (LOL) Thank you! Bubbleoffplumb, trust me, I've dug up, cut up and removed a lot of wisteria. I don't think I'll win the battle against the wisteria in the woods. Those plants will send off a shoot that reaches 40 feet or more into the woods. I appreciate your input; however, after some web searching, bboy is right again (I just don't know what kind it is yet.) Thank you for trying to help me out, it was nice of you. Fatamorgana, Phytolacca americana, pokeweed is what I was hoping for for some reason. I think the birds love the berries it produces and I'm trying to help the birds. Personally, I think it's an interesting plant. I'll be watching it to see if it produces those berries later on in the year. Thanks to all! This is my favorite forum. There are just so many helpful folks in-the-know here. Bon Oops! No time to proofread. Sorry!

Thanks everybody for all the great help. Sullivantia sullivantii leaves look pretty similar (many pics are more light green than what I've seen here, plus no pictures I've seen of S. sullivantii have purple under the leaf. The main problems with Sullivantia sullivantii is it has never been reported in AL by USDA plant database or Flora of North America. Also it has narrowly winged seeds that are usually tan, rarely red-brown, 0.7-1.2 ÃÂ 0.2-0.5 mm according to Flora of North America. The very small seeds on my plant are black in color 0.3 x 0.4 mm, and I don't see wings. The Genus Sullivantia and Heuchera are both in the Saxifragaceae Family. I've searched this whole family in the USDA plants database for ones in AL and TN and none have matched correct from pictures I've seen. So a new species of Sullivantia? lol. :-) If anybody can find more info to solve this for sure would be very great. Thanks

Spotted wintergreen? Here is a link that might be useful: spotted wintergreen

Wow, that was a quick reply! Looks like it may be Smilax ecirrhata, it is native to Michigan. Thanks jaynine for your help. This quote might explain why it disappeared: "Populations of this plant are threatened by the overpopulation of White-tailed Deer", from http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/woodland/plants/up_carrionflw.html - there are lots of deer in this nature center. This post was edited by westmichiganflorafau on Wed, Jan 21, 15 at 7:40