15-03-2009, 11:44 PM | #1 |
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*POISONOUS and Inedible Weeds, Plants and Flowers*
As the heading shows this thread is to highlight the Poisonous and unedible weeds, plants and flowers. All credit for this post goes to Linda as it was her idea. This is a pictures only thread Please add any other pictures of unsuitable / poisonous weeds, plants and flowers for future reference. Primulas, Primroses and Polyanthus Iris Daffodil Dock Leaf (High in Oxalic Acid and unpalletable to most tortoises)
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Ade ----------------------------------------------- Y.O.B 1971 (40 years young! ) My Tortoises :- Dug (Testudo Graeca Ibera Terrestris (Syrian), Penny, JJ (JennyJack), Buttons and Gem (Testudo Graeca Ibera) Last edited by Eire_Ade; 16-03-2009 at 09:10 AM. |
16-03-2009, 06:35 AM | #2 |
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Great topic, especially as there's all sorts of greenery popping up now and it's so tempting to pick it for our hungry torts.
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Ragwort (young plant) Groundsel Ivy Last edited by Kirkie; 16-03-2009 at 02:41 PM. |
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deadly nightshade
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Lobilia is also highly toxic and can kill. But sorry I dont have a picture.
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Fantastic! This thread REALLY helps!!!!
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