Beginner Gardening: Trying to identify..., 0 by NicoleGA

NicoleGA wrote:
This is growing in area where we frequently dump leaves, weeds dead plants, and anything that we pull from our yard. It is about 18-20" tall and has beautiful glossy foliage but I have no idea what it is. The stalk is very thick and sturdy. I have searched all over our yard and in the woods for something similar and I can't find anything. Just trying to figure out if this is a weed or a possible perennial that was pulled from the yard last year.

Thank you!