We found these growing in swaths along the forest floor. It does not persist if the canopy is removed or the forest litter is removed. To quote Wikipedia: "Though it is considered "secure" as a species, this plant has declined recently. It is now considered historic in North Carolina, and it is listed as an endangered species in Illinois and critically imperiled in Alabama. It is more common in other states, such as Indiana. Its distribution in general is described as 'scattered'."
