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Unknown little plant living in deep shade id

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Hi, does anyone know what this little plant is please? I found it living in the shadiest, northfacing, corner of my neighbours garden when watering and haven't seen it before. I thought it might be a periwinkle but it doesn't appear (from a brief inspection) to send out runners. It seems a prolific self seeder because there was quite a carpet of it in that area but each plant was singular not connected to others, it grows from a central crown, has a very shallow root system and little two tone pink flowers (similar to erodium). It looks nice but I'm worried by the fact I've not seen it before and how prolific it appears, so any ideas would be greatfully received. Thanks



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Foliage looks slightly different from the usual one [pratensis], but they can change as they mature, and there are various types anyway.
They have shallow roots, and do seed around. I actively encourage it.
Someone else will know for sure though
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
It's a pretty thing, and the leaves look fleshy like the winter purslane (Claytonia perfoliata - miner's lettuce) I grew as a salad a couple of years ago.