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

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  1. sisterjeankettell

    sisterjeankettell New Seed

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    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 :-D 8)
     
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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    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. :-D
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Google Agalinis Acuta also to see if this one could be it.
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Hi SisterJean, welcome to GardenStew. You can research the possible plants that Eileen and Toni mentioned with these two links also:
    - [info]cranesbill[/info]
    - [info]Agalinis Acuta[/info]
     

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