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BlueSchoolBoy
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My In-Laws have this plant growing (and spreading) in their garden. They are arguing over whether it is a weed or not.
Can anyone help please?
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It is a type of clover...Trifolium repens atropurpureum.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Trifolium+repens+'Atropurpureum'&rlz=1C1GNAM_en-GBGB687GB687&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiL3Pj8mIHUAhUHtxQKHbLlCXQQ_AUICigB&biw=1536&bih=759
Ooops link....
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Trifolium+repens+%27Atropurpureum%27&rlz=1C1GNAM_en-GBGB687GB687&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiL3Pj8mIHUAhUHtxQKHbLlCXQQ_AUICigB&biw=1536&bih=759
Do the leaves look like any of these Oxalis?
I just googled "oxalis variegated" some look a bit like these. I am not certain but someone who does know will be along soon.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=oxalis&client=firefox-b&tbm=isch&imgil=3z-ueYPe07AgKM%253A%253BXlQDonCZ6QXFaM%253Bhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.easytogrowbulbs.com%25252Fpages%25252Foxalis-planting-guide&source=iu&pf=m&fir=3z-ueYPe07AgKM%253A%252CXlQDonCZ6QXFaM%252C_&usg=__vJLdAazkIU7BVuqC6hYcQxG6Hhw%3D&ved=0ahUKEwjQpbC0mYHUAhXnCMAKHQfhCc0QyjcIiwE&ei=YqQhWdDsDueRgAaHwqfoDA&biw=1080&bih=524#tbm=isch&q=oxalis+variegated
I hope it helps.
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Silver surfer has nailed it.
A clover type and not oxalis.
Thank you all for your comments.