Identification of indigenous wild flower

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I’ve had these in the woodsy areas of my yard and always thought they were weeds. Just saw the first one to bloom (as I usually pull them). Does anyone know, could this be an orchid? I’m in Northern VA, USA 86DD6223-A352-4A8A-ACAA-E8F8C57508A2.jpeg1F5D1305-4C95-4F24-BDFF-68A2D2D65EDE.jpegDBCA0EC6-EE97-424A-9399-645604E1DCCF.jpeg
 
Epipactis heleborine, orchid
Oh my!! Thank you!! The flower looks like a tiny Catt relative and then I realized the foliage looked like something, too. I’ve never seen the flower til today. I suspected it might be Lily if the valley, but really had no idea. At least when I pull them I do not get the roots (unless I dig), so this year at least they will come back.
 
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