Hi I would like identification on this one please, Hope it's identifiable :)

Hi,

That is a Sowthistle, good Tortoise food, very safe. :)

Hi Thanks..I have another that needs identifying :) Thanks in advance :)

Is this one Dandelion?

This is Cosmos, my mum grew from seed. Not sure if its perennial. Is it safe? leaves and flowers too? :)

Hi

Im not brilliant with names, but this looks like one of the buttercup family, so personally I would avoid it

Arlene TPG

Hi,

The middle one is Groundsel which is part of the Ragwort family so I dont feed it (my tortoises ignore if it they come across it which is always a good guide to suitability). Cosmo's I'm not sure about, I'll try and find out.

Hi again,

I cant find any information relating to the suitability of Cosmos as a tortoise food (and I've really looked!) so I'd leave them out unless someone can confirm otherwise.

Hi, Cosmos is a member of the Asteraceae (aster) family it shouldn't harm, so probably should only be fed in moderation, http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Cosmos+bipinnatus says it is not toxic.

Regards Vivienne 

Hi

Thanks for your replies :) Great help! I wanted to ask about the one with the 5 leaves and red stem? This one does have little flowers if I leave it long enough. I'd like to know what its called. Thanks claire

Second pic down from the top

Hi Claire

Thats the one that looks like one of the buttercup family (ranunculus) - avoid feeding :)

Arlene TPG

Third pic from the top is not a dandelion :)

Thanks Kerry, I didnt think so...Any ideas what it is and is it safe?

Is there a Weed database online that I can go to, to check against my weeds in my garden.

Thank you

Hi, yes have a look at this lovely new website:-

http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/site/tortoise_home_1.asp

regards

Arlene TPG