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Old 05-11-2006, 04:37 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default help identify this plant.

"Stewart Robert Hinsley" wrote in message
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Cheryl writes
We have inherited this plant from a family friend but have no idea
what it
is and how to care for it.

It's an Oxalis. Perhaps Oxalis triangularis purpurea.
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That looks about right, as Jenny says not 100% hardy in UK. Also
susceptible to a very damaging rust disease.

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Rod

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