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Woodruff
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Woodruff (Galium odoratum) is a perennial wild plant with a sweet scent and small white flowers that grows in woodland and shady places. It can be grown in herb garden where it flourishes. Some rabbits like it
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Mallow leaves
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There are many species of mallow. Common Mallow (Malva sylvestris) has large leaves and can be found on waste ground and verges. When it is flowering, the plant can grow tall with pink flowers. All parts of the plants can be fed to rabbits
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Mallow
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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.
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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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Yellow trefoil
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Yellow trefoil (Medicago lupulina) is commonly found on wasteland and in dry places. It is not particularly palatable for rabbits, so it is not worth searching for when foraging but it is safe for rabbits if it is picked.
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Willowherb rosettes
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The rosettes of Willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum or Chamaenerion angustifolium) can be seen coming through the ground in the spring when other food is scarce. These can be picked for rabbits.
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Willowherb
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Great willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum- pictured) and Rosebay willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium) are common on wasteland and in verges. Some rabbits will eat it but it is pretty and important to wildlife so it is preferable to leave it alone.
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Wild Carrot roots
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The roots of Wild Carrot (Daucus carota) are edible for rabbits. However, the plant is a beneficial weed for insects and should not be uprooted from verges and other wild areas.
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Wild carrot seedheads
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The seed heads of wild carrot (Daucus carota) are distinctive. The plant is also known as Queen Anne’s Lace or Birds Nest Weed because of its appearance.
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