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CherryBrandy 14-05-2016 07:14 PM

ID please
 
My Tortoise keeps rubbing his face in this plant. Can someone tell me what it is please and if safe and why..? was thinking chick weed but unsure

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/s...psotjohuwq.jpg

Jan W 14-05-2016 07:55 PM

I don't think it is chick weed, particularly if flowers are not white.

It could be something called Green Alkanet with blue flowers.

As you can see, not an expert on these!

Jan W 14-05-2016 08:04 PM

I have been having a hunt on line, as trying to learn about weeds.

I am pretty sure Germander speedwell.

tortydat 14-05-2016 08:18 PM

I think it's speedwell as well and I believe it is feed in moderation. Mary

Jan W 14-05-2016 08:41 PM

speedwell in flower
 
http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3qdxegxi.jpg

Torts love this but only when it flowers.

CherryBrandy 14-05-2016 08:51 PM

thanks that's great not heard of that before.I wonder why he rubs his face in it?

Jan - put your photobucket on private if need to otherwise people can view all your photos and name from it. CB

CherryBrandy 15-05-2016 11:08 AM

just rechecked and there are some blue coming through. it is very pretty and just remembered I sprinkled wild flower mix so perhaps its from that.
thank-you Mary will check he doesn't over indulge though he seems just to be rubbing his face in it most of the day. Thought catnip type of thing...CB

Jan W 16-05-2016 02:59 PM

Thanks about photobucket tip - had no idea!


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