Rhytisma acerinum; aggregations of black tar spot apothecia, common on fallen maple leaves
The bleeding heart has 5 stamen, 1 pistil, 2 sepals, and comes in various shades of pink and red.
At least 4 plants within 25 feet of each other. Additional leaves present without blooms. West facing slope under Hemlocks. Adjacent species noted were Hepatica, Ginger, Baneberry, Spikenard, Bellflower. Will add one other plant as a separate observation