i.d needed please

shootinglou79 · 02-07-2006, 01:28 PM

im potting around in the garden today and was wondering if these below are edible, 2nd pic looks like dock leaves but im not 100% sure as its been a long time since i was a kid rubbing one on my leg/hand to ease the sting lol

and im not sure if the last pic is dead nettle

as i know this is edible, anyway an i.d would be much appreciated before i ripp these up, thanx

S25ALE · 02-07-2006, 05:07 PM

Hi i've also been wandering round the garden alot today and this weekend. I'm sure i've read this is alright but i just thought i'd check!

**sarah** · 02-07-2006, 05:11 PM

1st pic is toxic ragwort i think

2nd looks like dock leaf (some torts have a nibble but contaisn something that isnt to good)

3rd looks like thistle has it got long spikes on it?

S25ALE it is Dead nettle its fine to feed your tortoise.

shootinglou79 · 02-07-2006, 05:16 PM

medium spikes sarah, but the begger hurt, is thistle suppose to spike ya lol?

S25ALE · 02-07-2006, 05:18 PM

Thanks Sarah, what would we all do without this site!

**sarah** · 02-07-2006, 05:19 PM

Not to sure if it is sow thistle or just ordinary thistle.When i go weed picking myself i have to touch the thistles to see if it is a sow thistle or just a thistle. Sow thistle is what you are after.

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?im...lr%3D%26sa%3DN

shootinglou79 · 02-07-2006, 05:26 PM

its sow thistle, as mine have that yellow flower on it, thnx hun

02-07-2006, 01:28 PM	#1
shootinglou79 Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,743	i.d needed please im potting around in the garden today and was wondering if these below are edible, 2nd pic looks like dock leaves but im not 100% sure as its been a long time since i was a kid rubbing one on my leg/hand to ease the sting lol and im not sure if the last pic is dead nettle as i know this is edible, anyway an i.d would be much appreciated before i ripp these up, thanx

02-07-2006, 05:07 PM	#2
S25ALE Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 93	Hi i've also been wandering round the garden alot today and this weekend. I'm sure i've read this is alright but i just thought i'd check! __________________ ~~~Hayley~~~

02-07-2006, 05:11 PM	#3
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	1st pic is toxic ragwort i think 2nd looks like dock leaf (some torts have a nibble but contaisn something that isnt to good) 3rd looks like thistle has it got long spikes on it? S25ALE it is Dead nettle its fine to feed your tortoise. __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

02-07-2006, 05:18 PM	#5
S25ALE Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 93	Thanks Sarah, what would we all do without this site! __________________ ~~~Hayley~~~

02-07-2006, 05:19 PM	#6
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Not to sure if it is sow thistle or just ordinary thistle.When i go weed picking myself i have to touch the thistles to see if it is a sow thistle or just a thistle. Sow thistle is what you are after. http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?im...lr%3D%26sa%3DN __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

02-07-2006, 05:16 PM	#4
shootinglou79 Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,743	medium spikes sarah, but the begger hurt, is thistle suppose to spike ya lol?

02-07-2006, 05:26 PM	#7
shootinglou79 Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,743	its sow thistle, as mine have that yellow flower on it, thnx hun

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