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Old 22-03-2010, 12:04 PM   #1
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After weeks of moaning about a lack of weeds, I noticed these growing in some hidden part of the garden. It's growing along side a few dandelions.. can't believe I've only just noticed them!

Actually, I know the photo's not too great but if anyone knew what the little plants around it are, then that'd be fantastic

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Old 22-03-2010, 12:22 PM   #2
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Im not sure if there edible because Im a newb at tortoise owning, get mine on friday but I was wondering would Dock Leaves be edible for tortoises (the ones you rub on yourself when your stung by a nettle)

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Old 22-03-2010, 12:37 PM   #3
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The plant in the photo looks like foxglove to me so a real big no!

Dock leaves are a no as well I'm afraid, very high oxalic acid content, no good for a tortoise. Shame cause they're so huge.
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After weeks of moaning about a lack of weeds, I noticed these growing in some hidden part of the garden. It's growing along side a few dandelions.. can't believe I've only just noticed them!

Actually, I know the photo's not too great but if anyone knew what the little plants around it are, then that'd be fantastic

The little weeds look like Bittercress....can you get a better pic of them to be sure.
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Old 22-03-2010, 12:54 PM   #5
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Thanks Kirkie, Yeah they are big lol, I just thought they could have been ok as they heal us i suppose i can say when we get stung by nettles.
Thanks for clearing that up though
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Old 22-03-2010, 01:07 PM   #6
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I'll try to get a better photo of the others. Thanks for the replies so far!
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Old 22-03-2010, 01:39 PM   #7
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Sorry the pictures aren't too great, but it's the best I could do Any ideas what they could be?
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Old 22-03-2010, 03:38 PM   #8
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I got the first one, Not edible...I don't know what it is though..Its a horrible weed!
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I am sure that the little weed is chickweed (edible in moderation) but am not an expert
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Clare I think your right your getting good!!!
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