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Image JPEG image Woody nightshade
Woody nightshade or Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara) is a climbing plant that can be found in woodland and hedges. The berries are poisonous. It is a different plant from Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna). The leaves of Woody nightshade are not easily identifiable but there is usually a flower somewhere on the plant that makes the identity certain. It is unlikely that rabbits will eat the leaves, but it is better if they do not have the opportunity to do so.
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Image JPEG image Woody Nightshade
The flowers of Woody nightshade (Solanum dulcamara).
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Image JPEG image Snowdrops
Snowdrops (Galanthus spp.) are often among the plants that are listed as toxic for rabbits. This is because the bulbs contain toxins, and the leaves might do as well. If rabbits are in a garden with snowdrops, they will not the leaves until they start to wither and die. They are not harmful at this stage. Although it unlikely that rabbits will eat snowdrop leaves, if they have other forage, it is sensible not to pick the leaves or flowers for rabbits.
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Image JPEG image Primrose
Primrose plants (Primula vulgaris) may be seen in hedge bottoms during the spring. The plant is reputed to have mild toxic effects (vomiting) in humans. It is not known to be toxic to rabbits, but it is better to leave the plant alone for others to enjoy.
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Image JPEG image Alexanders
Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum) or Horse parsley is found around the coast. It is not a widespread plant so, if it is to be picked, it should only be picked in moderation. It is not toxic should be safe for rabbits although it is not a common fodder plant.
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Image JPEG image Angelica
Wild angelica (Angelica sylvestris) is an edible perennial that can be found growing in damp meadows, ditches, and wet woodlands. It is a tall robust plant that can grow over one metre in height.
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Image JPEG image Angelica flowers
The flowers of wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris) are rounded clusters of tiny white or pink flowers that are produced in late summer and early autumn.
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Image JPEG image Angelica stems
The main stems of wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris) are smooth, hairless, and hollow but, unlike hemlock, they are a deep purple colour without any blotches.
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Image JPEG image Birch leaves
Several types of birch tree (Betula spp.) are found in UK. These leaves are from a Downy birch tree (Betula pubescens). The leaves and not toxic but not a favourite with rabbits who are unlikely to eat them. The branches and twigs may be offered for rabbits to gnaw on.
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Image JPEG image Blackthorn
Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) is a common hedgerow plant that produces purple berries (sloes) in the autumn. Mature stems have vicious spines, which make them difficult to handle. The leaves are suitable for feeding rabbits although they vary in palatability.
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