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What is the name of my plant?

18 years ago

I have a plant which has long stems and 3 triangular shaped purple leaves at the top of each stem. They fold down at night. I am having problems with little bugs in the soil and need to know the name of the plant. Any help or tips to deal with these bugs and the name of the plant would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Mark

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Pudge 2b
18 years ago
Perhaps it is a purple Oxalis?
lavalleem
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks alot Pudge. You were right. It is the puple Oxalis.
Any ideas on where to find info about dealing with the bugs. And thanks again. :-)

Mark
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