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Image JPEG image Chickweed
Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a hardy, low growing plant that grows in cool damp places. It is one of the earliest plants to appear in the spring and may still be found in autumn if conditions are wet. It is an easy plant to pick for rabbits because it grows in large clumps. Some rabbits enjoy it. Others do not. The plant sometimes appears on lists of poisonous plants because it contains saponins but there are no reports of toxicity in rabbits. A rabbit would need to eat a large amount to ingest enough saponins to cause problems.
Located in Media / … / FORAGING / EDIBLE WILD PLANTS
Image JPEG image Clover
Clover (Trefolium spp.) is a common plant in areas that are grazed by rabbits. It has an unsubstantiated reputation for causing bloat, probably because it can cause problems in ruminants that eat a large amount of new growth in the spring. The digestive physiology of rabbits is different. Clover is not harmful for rabbits and is often found in lawns or among grass and other plants on verges and other foraging sites.
Located in Media / … / FORAGING / EDIBLE WILD PLANTS
Image JPEG image Coltsfoot
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is a perennial plant that may be seen on verges or hard bare ground that has been disturbed. It can be a problem on arable land and in gardens. The flowers appear in the spring and die back before the leaves appear. The leaves can be fed to rabbits in moderation.
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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.
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Image JPEG image Deadnettle and stinging nettle leaves
Deadnettle (Lamium spp) is similar in height and appearance to stinging nettles. It is advantagous to recognise the difference in the leaves, especially if you are not wearing gloves and you are foraging before the flowers appear. Unfortunately, deadnettles and stinging nettles often grow together. Deadnettles have smoother leaves and a green stem (white arrow). Stinging nettles leaves (red arrow) have a slightly furry appearance due to the stings.
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Image JPEG image Deadnettle flowers
The flowers of deadnettle may be white (Lamium album) as in this picture or red/purple (Lamium purpureum).
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Image JPEG image Germander speedwell
Germander speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys) is only one of a family of speedwells (Veronica spp.) that may be found in gardens and grassland. It is a low growing plant with a creeping habit and is sometimes considered a weed. The plant is not harmful for rabbits although it is not particularly palatable either.
Located in Media / … / FORAGING / EDIBLE WILD PLANTS
Image JPEG image Hazel
Hazel (Corylus avellana) is a common shrub or tree that grows in hedgerows and woods. In the spring, it produces catkins. Although it is not a favourite, it is edible and rabbits will eat the leaves, young shoots, and in the autumn, the bark of more mature branches.
Located in Media / … / FORAGING / EDIBLE WILD PLANTS
Image JPEG image Knapweed
Knapweed (Centaurea nigra) is a thistle-like plant (without thorns) that can be found on verges, meadows, cliff tops, lawns, and other places. It is in bloom from June to September. It is edible for rabbits.
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Image JPEG image Nipplewort
Nipplewort (Lapsana communis) is a common garden weed and grows on wasteland. It can be picked for rabbits.
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