Can my tortoise eat this?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by tmyers, Mar 29, 2009.

  1. tmyers

    tmyers Member

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    I live in the Caribbean and need to ID this plant to find out if my tortoise can eat it.
     

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  2. lorax

    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Are those flowers tubular, or flat? If they're very tubular, check out Mirabilis spp. If they're flatish, Impatiens. Either way, I'd ask your island's vet about possible tortoise toxicity issues.
     
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