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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.
Located in Media / / FORAGING / EDIBLE WILD PLANTS
Image Components of muesli mix
Muesli mixes tend to be composed of the same basic components (extrusions, flaked cereals, whole wheat and pellets) but in different quantities. Added ingredients, such as breakfast cereals may be added.
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Image JPEG image Cow parsley
Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) is a short-lived perennial. It grows in grassland, along hedges and woodland edges, road verges, railway banks and wasteland. The foliage is one of the first plants to appear in the spring and last to disappear in autumn. It is safe and palatable for rabbits but there is always a concern that the plant may be confused with hemlock (Conium maculatum)- see section on ‘Plant Toxicity’. Examination of the stems will confirm its identity as cow parsley.
Located in Media / / FORAGING / FAVOURITE PLANTS TO LOOK FOR
Image JPEG image Cow parsley main stems
The main stems of cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) are very different from poison hemlock (Conium maculatum). The main stems are ridged and slightly hairy with no blotches.
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Image JPEG image Cow Parsley stem with groove
The leaf stem of Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) has a groove in it. This is present as soon as the leaves emerge and is an indicator that the plant is safe to pick for rabbits.
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Image JPEG image Cow Parsley- comparison with poison hemlock
This picture was taken in May. On the left is the young hemlock plant (Conium maculatum). On the right is a young cow parsley plant (Anthriscus sylvestris). The plants were growing next to each other and illustrate the differences. The main stem and the leaf stems of hemlock are circular, smooth, pale green with reddish purples spots and blotches. The main stem of cow parsley is also circular but has longitudinal grooves. The leaf stems of the cow parsley have the characteristic celery-like groove and are slightly hairy. The colour of cow parsley stems varies from green to purple like the example shown in this picture.
Located in Media / / FORAGING / FAVOURITE PLANTS TO LOOK FOR
Image JPEG image Crab apple
There are wild and garden varieties of Crab apple (Malus sylvestris). The wild varieties host a variety of wildlife. All parts of the tree are enjoyed by rabbits, but it is the fruit and the leaves that are most useful. The leaves can be harvested in the autumn when they are about to fall and fed fresh or dried for later in the winter.
Located in Media / / FORAGING / EDIBLE WILD PLANTS
Image Crossed muesli mix
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Image JPEG image Daffodils (and other plants from bulbs)
The leaves, stems and bulbs of daffodils (Narcissus spp.) contain a toxic alkaloid, lycorine. The concentrations of the alkaloid are highest in the outer layers of the bulbs. There are no reports of toxicity in rabbits but the bulbs are known to be poisonous in other species, especially humans who may mistake them for onions. Many plants from bulbs are potentially toxic so it is inadvisable to pick the leaves or flowers when foraging for rabbits. However, they are unlikely to eat them.
Located in Media / / FORAGING / PLANTS TO AVOID
Image JPEG image Dandelion in flower
All parts of the dandelion are enjoyed by rabbits including the flowers, stems and roots.
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