Thank-you for your input! I've just spent an hr looking at Helianthus sp. in my area. While it seems to resemble a sunflower it doesn't seem to be a complete match for any plant I've looked at...I am not a botanist so please forgive my descriptions but it seems that the species I'm trying to ID has broader leaves and is "sturdier" in appearance than most woodland species in my area. The leaf edges and the pubescent veins don't seem to fit. I'm assuming it's a "woodland" species because it looks at home in dense shade. Hoping it has plans to flower soon :)
update:
I *think* it's Helianthus strumosus but I'll wait for flowers to show up!
https://www.minnesotawildflowe...
Thank-you so much Janet and Kent!
