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    Mar 18, 2007, 06:07 AM
    House plant indentity?
    I am trying to find the name of a house plant I have. Each stem has 3 black and purple leaves which fold together and bend down when there is not enough light, as yet there are no flowers, but some small buds on shoots have appeared.
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    Mar 18, 2007, 06:29 AM
    There are MANY different varieties, but I believe you are talking about a prayer plant.
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    Mar 26, 2007, 01:08 PM
    Sounds to me like you are describing the Oxalis regnellii atropurpurea or, Purple Shamrock plant.

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