Anyone have any idea what this is? I believe it's some sort of small ginger or ginger "ally". It was growing at our house when we bought it and I had to dig it up when we re-did the patio/deck. It grows from a very small ginger-like root. The leaves never get anymore than about a foot long or so, are slightly pleated, and have a very fine thin white edge. I haven't seen any kind of bloom at this point.

It's looking kind of ragged because we are just coming out of our blistering summer and I let it stay a little drier than it probably wanted.

Thanks!

It reminds me of Palm seedlings. We have Sabal Palm seedlings that are always popping up in the yard down here in Florida. I googled for images: http://www.google.com/search?q...

No, I know they aren't palm seedlings, but yes, I see what you are seeing when you say that. Like I said though, the it grows from a small/tiny very ginger-like rhizome.

Thanks, tho!

How about common ginger: Zingiber officinale? http://www.google.com/search?q...

I agree with Lin about the Palms. They pop up everywhere in pots and unexpected places around here.

Can you possibly take a photo of this rhizome you are mentioning?

It reminds me of Bletilla striata, but I can't say for sure.
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla striata)

Danita: I lost my post but that's exactly the one I was about to suggest! I kept thinking Spathoglottis or Bletilla and the latter does have rhizome type root systems.

Danita,

You are the best at plant identifying! I have those and all but forget about them unless blooming.

"By George, I think this gal spotted it out again!"

I agree ... good job Danita!

Danita, I think you may be on to something. After googling and looking at some pics of the rhizome, I think this may be it. Plus it fits - I know the previous owners were heavily into orchids. Maybe these are a leftover surprise! Thanks!!