Mystery plant

I don't know what this is, but there are several of them scattered around the hill where Riley and I have been walking. I knelt down to take the photo, and when I looked at Riley, he was sitting down, patiently waiting for me.

The weather definitely took a turn for the worse today - very cold this morning and the wind was brutal. I hadn't found my gloves yet for the season so my hands froze on our walk this afternoon. But I was able, for the first time, to wear my warm hooded sweater that I bought in Norway. And it did the job perfectly. Love it!