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Old 14-05-2016, 08:14 PM   #1
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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

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Old 14-05-2016, 08:55 PM   #2
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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!
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Old 14-05-2016, 09:04 PM   #3
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I have been having a hunt on line, as trying to learn about weeds.

I am pretty sure Germander speedwell.
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Old 14-05-2016, 09:18 PM   #4
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I think it's speedwell as well and I believe it is feed in moderation. Mary
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Default speedwell in flower



Torts love this but only when it flowers.
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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
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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
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Thanks about photobucket tip - had no idea!
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