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Image JPEG image Ash
Ash leaves are suitable for feeding to rabbits as part of a mixture of plants. Young shoots (as in picture) are palatable.
Located in Media / / FORAGING / FAVOURITE PLANTS TO LOOK FOR
Image JPEG image Clover (red)
Clover is common on rough grassland and on roadsides where there is forage to pick. There are many varieties, and it is palatable for rabbits. Red clover (Trefolium pratense) is easier to pick than white clover (Trefolium repens) because it is larger. Clover has an unfounded reputation for causing bloat in rabbits probably because ingestion of large quantities of young clover can cause bloat in cattle. The digestive physiology of ruminants, such as cattle, is different from hindgut fermenters, such as rabbits.
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Image JPEG image Herb Robert
Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum) is common on waste ground and hedgerows. It can grow well in some parts of UK. It is enjoyed by rabbits and an easy plant to dry and store.
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Image JPEG image Goosegrass (early growth)
Goosegrass (Galium aparine) is among the plants to look for because it is safe and popular with some owners. Abundant small plants appear early in the season when other plants are in short supply and it is easy to pick at this stage. During the summer and autumn, it is among plants to avoid because it is unpleasant to pick. Goosegrass often grows alongside stinging nettles and also has numerous down-turned prickles that stick to clothing and animal fur.
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Image JPEG image Sweet Cicely
Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is an umbelliferous plant with feathery leaves and white flowers. It is a perennial plant that grows on grassy banks, verges, and woodland areas. It is easy to identify from the strong smell of aniseed that comes from the leaves when they are crushed. Like Cow Parsley, the leaf stems are grooved, indicating that the plant is safe to pick. Sweet Cicely is palatable for rabbits but it is not a common plant so care should be taken to only pick from places where the plants are abundant.
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Image JPEG image Buddleia
Buddleia (Buddleia davidii) can be found growing on wasteland, especially in the South of England. The plant is not toxic but is not palatable for rabbits. They are unlikely to eat it.
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Image JPEG image Coltsfoot leaves
The leaves of coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) appear as the flowers are dying back. They are large and angular and have the shape of a colt's (or foal's) footprint. They can grow up to 25cm wide.
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Image JPEG image Coltsfoot flower
The yellow flowers of coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) appear from long flowering stems that emerge from the ground in early spring. The flowers resemble dandelion flowers although the seedhead is smaller.
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Image JPEG image Deadnettle
Deadnettle is a common wild plant with a long growing and flowering season. The leaves look like stinging nettles. There are two varieties of deadnettle, one with white flowers (Lamium album) and one with red flowers (Lamium purpureum). The plant is edible but is not eaten with relish by rabbits.
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Image JPEG image Mallow
Mallow (Malva spp.) is a popular foraging plant. It has pretty pink flowers and likes a sheltered position, so it is not common everywhere. Dwarf mallow (Malva neglecta) is illustrated. It is important to be careful how much is picked so enough is left behind to be sustainable.
Located in Media / / FORAGING / EDIBLE WILD PLANTS