02-07-2006, 01:28 PM | #1 |
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i.d needed please
im potting around in the garden today and was wondering if these below are edible, 2nd pic looks like dock leaves but im not 100% sure as its been a long time since i was a kid rubbing one on my leg/hand to ease the sting lol and im not sure if the last pic is dead nettle as i know this is edible, anyway an i.d would be much appreciated before i ripp these up, thanx
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02-07-2006, 05:07 PM | #2 |
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Hi i've also been wandering round the garden alot today and this weekend. I'm sure i've read this is alright but i just thought i'd check!
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02-07-2006, 05:11 PM | #3 |
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1st pic is toxic ragwort i think
2nd looks like dock leaf (some torts have a nibble but contaisn something that isnt to good) 3rd looks like thistle has it got long spikes on it? S25ALE it is Dead nettle its fine to feed your tortoise.
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02-07-2006, 05:16 PM | #4 |
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medium spikes sarah, but the begger hurt, is thistle suppose to spike ya lol?
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02-07-2006, 05:18 PM | #5 |
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Thanks Sarah, what would we all do without this site!
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02-07-2006, 05:19 PM | #6 |
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Not to sure if it is sow thistle or just ordinary thistle.When i go weed picking myself i have to touch the thistles to see if it is a sow thistle or just a thistle. Sow thistle is what you are after.
http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?im...lr%3D%26sa%3DN
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02-07-2006, 05:26 PM | #7 |
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its sow thistle, as mine have that yellow flower on it, thnx hun
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