Never heard it called a butterfly plant before. I think it's Oxalis triangularis. It's as tough as old boots and impossible to kill - not that you'd want to.
This site says that it's toxic to dogs and cats http://www.ourhouseplants.com/plants/purple-shamrock but that it tastes too nasty for them to go back for seconds!
I really like your angle and composition here Hazel - what a lovely plant. The dark tones with the lighter flowers and light background really works well. :)
November 28th, 2016
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We saw some in the Eden project in the summer.
This site says that it's toxic to dogs and cats http://www.ourhouseplants.com/plants/purple-shamrock but that it tastes too nasty for them to go back for seconds!
Yes, that's it, thanks. I guess it's called a butterfly plant by some folk just because of the shape of the leaves!