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pretty sure its Herb Robert Geranium robertianum

Its one weed i don't mind cause its easy to pull up where its not wanted

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geranium_robertianum

 

Its a lovely wild flower just not so much growing out of the walls of the house or in the driveway.

 

Looks pretty but when leaves are crushed it stinks!! and it self seeds A LOT

 

Is/ was used for tummy problems (google) also mouth wash for sore throat.

 

These posts read a bit like putting the poor herb robert on trial!
I hope it gets a favourable outcome and gets to live!

 

Well, the definition of a weed is just a plant in the wrong place...so that gives a lot of scope and is subjective.

I adore what I call "nature's gifts" for the most part but then I am a naturalistic gardener.

 

Thanks but I prefer most of them growing i.e. alive rather than yanked up and slung at me!

Some attitudes to certain "weeds" really baffle me....what is wrong with pretty white daisies elegantly speckled across a green lawn? Such intolerance to me simply depicts the ingrained conditioning of having to cultivate a uniform carpet of green grass (and of a certain length too). I know it's the norm but I find it unimaginative and stifling.

Here is a refreshing slant on this...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardenin...blems-can-I-introduce-daisies-to-my-lawn.html

Seriously though, I realise there are limitations involved which is why I said I like them "for the most part"....even I can discriminate but have a more lenient/live-and-let-live attitude towards these living plants than normal gardeners.

 

.....and interesting link. Thanks.