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Yarrow flower
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The flowers of yarrow (Achillea millefolium) are usually white or a pale pink and abundant. Other colours are available as garden varieties.
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Yarrow
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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a common aromatic perennial plant found commonly throughout the British Isles. It has characteristic feathery leaves and is found on grassland and wasteland from sea level to the hills (up to 1200m). It is safe and palatable for rabbits.
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Meadowsweet leaves
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The leaves of Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) grow in damp places. It is common on verges alongside ditches. The leaves may appear in June, especially on verges that have been mown. They are a favourite with rabbits.
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Meadowsweet
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Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) is a common plant that grows in damp places and ditches. It has white highly scented flowers. The leaves are a favourite with rabbits The roots contain salicylic acid and were used to make aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid).
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Willow (goat willow) leaves
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Goat willow (Salix caprea) is sometimes called pussy willow. It is a commonly found in woodland and hedges. Unlike most willows, the leaves are oval rather than long and thin. A good plant to offer rabbits.
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Weeping Willow leaves
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This photo shows the characteristic long leaves from the weeping willow. It is easy to strip the side shoots from the drooping main stems. These leaves are a firm favourite with rabbits.
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Willow
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There are many species of willow (Salix spp.) and all are palatable to rabbits. The weeping willow in the picture is the most easily recognisable - this tree is young and therefore small, but willow trees can be huge. They are common along the banks of rivers and streams. Small branches or twigs can be collected for rabbits to eat the leaves from and strip the bark.
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Wild raspberries
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Wild raspberries (Rubus idaeus) can sometimes be found along hedgerows or on waste ground. The stems and leaves can be picked for rabbits. Raspberry leaves are a favourite.
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Sweet cicely seeds
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The seeds Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) are large, dark brown, and easy to pick. They appear in late summer. Not only do the seeds help to identify the plant but some can be taken home to sow in the garden. The plant is attractive as well as providing forage.
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Sweet Cicely main stem
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The main stem of Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is grooved, which differentiates the plant from hemlock.
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