Hi all, We spotted these on a walk at Starved Rock State Park (Region 5) at the top of the bluffs along the river. Based on location I would say they grow in a well drained location and in full shade. These were found in conditions similar to Spring beauty and Dutchman's Breeches.
I don't recognize them and would appreciate help with identification.
Thanks for the reply and the welcome. It was cold and rainy so I didn't bring my regular camera. I just couldn't resist the temptation to pull my cell phone out when my wife spotted this one. That's the best I have and likely won't be back to get something better any time soon.
I looked at the pictures in the link you provided. The flowers there seem to be branching out from a stem that is above the leaves whereas this has a single blossom on each stem and no leaves visible. The Purple Cress also doesn't seem to have the prominent sepals. I don't think that's it.
thanks,
hank
Edit: I did some more searching and wonder if it could be Sharp-lobed Hepatica? Can't post a link but I found representative pictures on the same web site.