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is this a weed

Discussion in 'NEW Gardeners !' started by barryr, Jun 12, 2017.

  1. barryr

    barryr Apprentice Gardener

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    can you tell me if this is aweed or not thanks all
     

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    martin-f Plant Hardiness Zone 8b

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    My guess :heehee: Oxalis acetosella
     
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    • barryr

      barryr Apprentice Gardener

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      thanks but would you say its a weed
       
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      martin-f Plant Hardiness Zone 8b

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      I don't know to be honest it was a guess, if you like it leave it if you don't like it dig it up, this link might help.
      Google
       
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        Wonder if @Zigs could identify it?
         
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        A weed by definition is just a flower growing in the wrong place, your wood sorrel | The Wildlife Trusts is very pretty and grows in the wild as a native plant, only you can tell if it's something you like or not in your garden. Personally I'd leave it as it obviously likes where you have it and native species are good for insect life and it has beautiful flowers.
         
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          I'd go with Oxalis too :)
           
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            With the white petals and shape of leaves, have to agree with @martin-f's ID Oxalis acetosella

            It seems to not be regarded as problematic, unlike other Oxalis species (debilis and particularly that damn corniculata stuff :wallbanging:). Such a dainty, stunning little plant that's a devious minx, especially in it's darker form.

            If it's a large clump or a few small well behaved patches, would be worth keeping but if it's anything like the two variants of O. corniculataif and it's growing between practically every plant in your borders, in cracks in pavements and every nook and cranny in between, it may be a weed....but only you can decide :blue thumb:
             
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