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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 Ash
Ash leaves are suitable for feeding to rabbits as part of a mixture of plants. Young shoots (as in picture) are palatable.
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Image D source code Bindweed (Hedge)
Hedge bindweed (Calystegia sepium) is a safe plant for rabbits. They love it. Its sister plant - Field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)- has a question mark over it because it contains toxins. The plants can be differentiated by their flowers, leaves and the way they grow. Hedge bindweed has large pure white flowers and grows vertically, twining around plants as it goes. It is commonly found in hedges.
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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 Blackberry (brambles)
Blackberry (Rubus 'fructiosus') is a common hedgerow plant, although the prickles can make it difficult to harvest . It is a semi-evergreen shrub that is common all over Europe. In winter, when other plants are rare, some leaves can still be found to feed to rabbits. In the British Isles there are over 320 ‘microspecies’. All are suitable to feed to rabbits
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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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Image JPEG image Buddleia
Buddleia (Buddleia davidii) can be found growing on wasteland, especially in the South of England. The plant is not toxic but is not palatable for rabbits. They are unlikely to eat it.
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