What is the weed with tiny pink flowers, creeps everywhere?

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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:31 pm Post subject: What is the weed with tiny pink flowers, creeps everywhere?
I have no pics but what is the name of the common weed that has very tiny pink flowers and creeps everywhere and has a strong root.It is actually kinda pretty but too invasive HELP???am here in R.I. Many thanks

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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:37 pm Post subject:
It could very well be cranesbill Jean. If you Google for it you should be able to find a picture which will confirm if it is or not. _________________

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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:48 pm Post subject:
Google Agalinis Acuta also to see if this one could be it.

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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:53 pm Post subject:
Hi SisterJean, welcome to GardenStew. You can research the possible plants that Eileen and Toni mentioned with these two links also: - cranesbill - Agalinis Acuta

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