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Image JPEG image Coltsfoot
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is a perennial plant that may be seen on verges or hard bare ground that has been disturbed. It can be a problem on arable land and in gardens. The flowers appear in the spring and die back before the leaves appear. The leaves can be fed to rabbits in moderation.
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Image JPEG image Coltsfoot leaves
The leaves of coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) appear as the flowers are dying back. They are large and angular and have the shape of a colt's (or foal's) footprint. They can grow up to 25cm wide.
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Image JPEG image Coltsfoot flower
The yellow flowers of coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) appear from long flowering stems that emerge from the ground in early spring. The flowers resemble dandelion flowers although the seedhead is smaller.
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Image JPEG image Chickweed
Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a hardy, low growing plant that grows in cool damp places. It is one of the earliest plants to appear in the spring and may still be found in autumn if conditions are wet. It is an easy plant to pick for rabbits because it grows in large clumps. Some rabbits enjoy it. Others do not. The plant sometimes appears on lists of poisonous plants because it contains saponins but there are no reports of toxicity in rabbits. A rabbit would need to eat a large amount to ingest enough saponins to cause problems.
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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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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 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 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 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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