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Image JPEG image Hawthorn (new leaves)
The new leaves of hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) are among the first leaves to appear in the spring and are welcomed by rabbits. Some twigs with new leaves can easily be cut and collected as forage
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Image JPEG image Hogweed
Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium), also known as Cow Parsnip, is a common plant in verges and grassy areas. The plant produces white flowers in late spring and summer and there is a second growth of new leaves in the autumn. Hogweed is not to be confused with Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum- see section on Plant Toxicity), which is a rare plant that grows very tall (up to 2 metres high) and causes a nasty skin reaction in people that handle it. At around I metre high, Hogweed is shorter
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Image ECMAScript program Hogweed leaf
This is a young leaf of Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium). These leaves can be found in places that are periodically mown, such as verges. These leaves are very palatable.
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Image JPEG image Hogweed plant
Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) is an excellent forage plant for rabbits. It is prolific with large leaves that are easily picked. This picture was taken in August. Young leaves are the most palatable. Hogweed is common in hedgerows, on verges, pastureland, and along footpaths. The leaves grow again after the plants have been picked or mown and can be found in November/December when other forage plants are rare.
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Image JPEG image Meadowsweet
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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Image JPEG image Meadowsweet leaves
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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Image JPEG image Plantain (broad-leaved)
Broad-leaved plantain (Plantago major) is a common plant that grows in grassland and verges, especially on disturbed ground. The leaves can be difficult to pick without uprooting the plant. The leaves are most abundant in late summer when other forage plants have been mown on verges. Rabbit enjoy the leaves.
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Image JPEG image Plantain (narrow-leaved)
Narrow-leaved Plantain (Plantago lanceolata), also known as Ribwort, is a common plant in verges, meadows and grassy places. It is a good foraging plant as it is eaten readily by rabbits.
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Image Sow thistle
Sow thistle is a really useful plant for rabbits. There are many varieties (e.g. Sonchus oleraceus, Sonchus arvensis, Sonchus asper) and none are poisonous. Some varieties have smooth leaves and others are prickly. All varieties are a favourite food with a long growing season. Sow thistle used to be grown in warrens to feed the inhabitants on in winter. The plants exude a milky substance from cut stems or leaves. Sow thistle often grows on newly turned soil, on waste ground or in crevices along pavements or walls. The plants can be tall- up to 1.5m high and all have prickly looking leaves and yellow flowers.
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Image JPEG image Sow thistle (another variety)
Sow thistle (Sonchus sp) can be found in grassland on verges and in waste ground. Although some varieties with prickly leaves have the appearance of the common thistle, it is not as prickly and can be picked easily. The flowers are yellow not purple, and the stems exude a milky substance when cut.
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