My thanks for your time & responses! FataMorgana

This is one of those plants where the photo really doesn't do the actual size of the plant (or in this case lack of size) justice. I found this one of a recent woodland hike - it was a new one to me so I took lots of pix so I could look it up later. Field guides and the internet made this one pretty easy. But look at it compared to the nickel I found on the trail: A diminutive and easy to miss shrub as well as special! :) Just a suggestion for ID requests, be sure to share size info when possible. It may help immensely in narrowing the possible matches. FataMorgana

It's Spotted Wintergreen, aka Chimaphila maculata. Here is a link that might be useful: Spotted Wintergreen

Definitely not the Epipactis Helleborine. This particular plant stays in this form, and doesn't really sprawl when (if) it flowers. It seems to stay very compacted. If I recall, the flower was set in the leaves instead of forming out, if that makes any sense! I'll have to keep an eye on it every day to watch for a flower.