The Grazing Library
Plant safety database for tortoise owners — 300+ plants, 6 species.
Can Tortoises Eat Acorn Squash?
Cucurbita pepo
Acorn squash can be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Agave?
Agave spp.
Agave leaves are not commonly used as tortoise food.
Can Tortoises Eat Alder Leaves?
Alnus spp.
Alder leaves are generally safe browse.
Can Tortoises Eat Alfalfa?
Medicago sativa
Alfalfa can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Aloe Vera?
Aloe vera
Aloe vera should be used cautiously.
Can Tortoises Eat Amaranth?
Amaranthus spp.
Amaranth leaves are edible for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Angel’s Trumpet?
Brugmansia spp.
Angel's trumpet plants are highly toxic.
Can Tortoises Eat Anise Hyssop?
Agastache foeniculum
Anise hyssop leaves are generally safe.
Can Tortoises Eat Apple Leaves?
Malus domestica
Apple tree leaves are safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Apple?
Malus domestica
Apple can be fed occasionally to some tortoise species.
Can Tortoises Eat Apricot?
Prunus armeniaca
Apricots can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Arugula?
Eruca sativa
Arugula is generally safe in a varied diet.
Can Tortoises Eat Ash Leaves?
Fraxinus spp.
Ash tree leaves are safe browse plants.
Can Tortoises Eat Aster?
Aster spp.
Aster flowers are generally safe.
Can Tortoises Eat Autumn Crocus?
Colchicum autumnale
Autumn crocus is extremely toxic.
Can Tortoises Eat Avocado Leaves?
Persea americana
Avocado leaves contain persin toxin.
Can Tortoises Eat Azalea?
Rhododendron spp.
Azaleas are toxic plants.
Can Tortoises Eat Bamboo Leaves?
Bambusa spp.
Bamboo leaves are safe browse plants.
Can Tortoises Eat Banana Leaves?
Musa spp.
Banana leaves can be eaten by tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Banana?
Musa spp.
Banana should only be fed rarely.
Can Tortoises Eat Barley Grass?
Hordeum vulgare
Barley grass is safe forage.
Can Tortoises Eat Basil?
Ocimum basilicum
Basil leaves are generally safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Bean Leaves?
Phaseolus spp.
Bean leaves have limited feeding data for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Bee Balm?
Monarda spp.
Bee balm leaves and flowers are generally safe.
Can Tortoises Eat Beet Greens?
Beta vulgaris
Beet greens should be limited for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Bell Pepper?
Capsicum annuum
Bell peppers can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Belladonna?
Atropa belladonna
Belladonna plants are extremely toxic.
Can Tortoises Eat Bermuda Grass?
Cynodon dactylon
Bermuda grass is an excellent grazing plant.
Can Tortoises Eat Birch Leaves?
Betula spp.
Birch leaves may be eaten occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Bittercress?
Cardamine spp.
Bittercress leaves are generally safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Black Eyed Susan?
Rudbeckia hirta
Black eyed susan plants have limited feeding data.
Can Tortoises Eat Blackberry?
Rubus fruticosus
Blackberries can be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Blanket Flower?
Gaillardia spp.
Blanket flowers are safe edible flowers.
Can Tortoises Eat Blueberry?
Vaccinium spp.
Blueberries may be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Bluegrass?
Poa spp.
Bluegrass is safe for grazing tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Bok Choy?
Brassica rapa (Chinensis Group)
Bok choy can be fed in moderation.
Can Tortoises Eat Borage Flowers?
Borago officinalis
Borage flowers should be used cautiously.
Can Tortoises Eat Bougainvillea?
Bougainvillea spp.
Bougainvillea may be eaten in small amounts but should be used cautiously.
Can Tortoises Eat Boxwood?
Buxus spp.
Boxwood plants are toxic to animals.
Can Tortoises Eat Broadleaf Dock?
Rumex obtusifolius
Broadleaf dock should be limited.
Can Tortoises Eat Broadleaf Plantain?
Plantago major
Yes, broadleaf plantain is safe and nutritious for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Broccoli?
Brassica oleracea
Broccoli can be fed in moderation.
Can Tortoises Eat Buffalo Grass?
Bouteloua dactyloides
Buffalo grass is safe grazing forage.
Can Tortoises Eat Bull Thistle?
Cirsium vulgare
Bull thistle is generally safe as forage.
Can Tortoises Eat Burdock?
Arctium spp.
Burdock leaves can be eaten by tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Buttercup?
Ranunculus spp.
Buttercups contain toxic compounds.
Can Tortoises Eat Butternut Squash?
Cucurbita moschata
Butternut squash may be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Calendula?
Calendula officinalis
Calendula flowers are safe edible flowers.
Can Tortoises Eat Camellia?
Camellia spp.
Camellia plants have limited feeding data for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Canada Thistle?
Cirsium arvense
Canada thistle can be offered as part of a varied forage diet.
Can Tortoises Eat Cantaloupe?
Cucumis melo
Cantaloupe can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Carrot Tops?
Daucus carota
Carrot tops are generally safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Carrot?
Daucus carota
Carrots can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Castor Bean?
Ricinus communis
Castor bean plants are extremely toxic.
Can Tortoises Eat Castor Oil Plant?
Ricinus communis
Castor oil plants contain ricin toxin.
Can Tortoises Eat Cat's Ear?
Hypochaeris radicata
Cat's ear is safe for most tortoise species.
Can Tortoises Eat Catnip?
Nepeta cataria
Catnip leaves are safe in moderation.
Can Tortoises Eat Cauliflower?
Brassica oleracea
Cauliflower can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Chayote?
Sechium edule
Chayote can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Cheeseweed Mallow?
Malva parviflora
Cheeseweed mallow is generally safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Cherry Leaves?
Prunus spp.
Cherry leaves are toxic to many animals.
Can Tortoises Eat Cherry?
Prunus avium
Cherries can be fed occasionally to some tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Chestnut Leaves?
Castanea spp.
Chestnut leaves are safe browse plants.
Can Tortoises Eat Chickweed?
Stellaria media
Chickweed is safe for tortoises when fed in moderation.
Can Tortoises Eat Chicory?
Cichorium intybus
Chicory leaves are excellent tortoise forage.
Can Tortoises Eat Chives?
Allium schoenoprasum
Chives are part of the allium family.
Can Tortoises Eat Chrysanthemum?
Chrysanthemum spp.
Chrysanthemum plants should be used cautiously.
Can Tortoises Eat Cilantro?
Coriandrum sativum
Cilantro is generally safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Clover Sprouts?
Trifolium spp.
Clover sprouts can be eaten occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Collard Greens?
Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group)
Collard greens are generally safe as part of a varied diet.
Can Tortoises Eat Common Groundsel?
Senecio vulgaris
Common groundsel contains toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
Can Tortoises Eat Coneflower?
Echinacea purpurea
Coneflower plants are generally safe forage.
Can Tortoises Eat Coreopsis?
Coreopsis spp.
Coreopsis flowers and leaves can be eaten by tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Corn?
Zea mays
Corn should be fed rarely if at all.
Can Tortoises Eat Cosmos?
Cosmos bipinnatus
Cosmos flowers are generally safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Cucumber Leaves?
Cucumis sativus
Cucumber leaves have limited feeding data.
Can Tortoises Eat Cucumber?
Cucumis sativus
Cucumber is safe but not very nutritious for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Curly Dock?
Rumex crispus
Curly dock should be fed sparingly.
Can Tortoises Eat Cyclamen?
Cyclamen spp.
Cyclamen plants are toxic to animals.
Can Tortoises Eat Daffodil?
Narcissus spp.
Daffodils are toxic plants.
Can Tortoises Eat Dahlia?
Dahlia pinnata
Dahlia flowers may be edible but data for tortoises is limited.
Can Tortoises Eat Daikon Radish?
Raphanus sativus
Daikon radish root can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Dandelion Flowers?
Taraxacum officinale
Dandelion flowers are safe and nutritious.
Can Tortoises Eat Dandelion?
Taraxacum officinale
Yes, dandelion is safe and commonly fed to tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Date?
Phoenix dactylifera
Dates should almost never be fed.
Can Tortoises Eat Dead Nettle?
Lamium purpureum
Dead nettle is generally safe forage.
Can Tortoises Eat Deadly Nightshade?
Atropa belladonna
Deadly nightshade is extremely poisonous.
Can Tortoises Eat Delphinium?
Delphinium spp.
Delphinium plants contain toxic alkaloids.
Can Tortoises Eat Dieffenbachia?
Dieffenbachia spp.
Dieffenbachia plants are toxic.
Can Tortoises Eat Dill?
Anethum graveolens
Dill leaves are generally safe.
Can Tortoises Eat Dogbane?
Apocynum spp.
Dogbane plants contain toxic cardiac glycosides.
Can Tortoises Eat Dragon Fruit?
Hylocereus spp.
Dragon fruit may be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Durian?
Durio zibethinus
Durian should be fed very rarely.
Can Tortoises Eat Eggplant?
Solanum melongena
Eggplant should be fed cautiously.
Can Tortoises Eat Elephant Bush?
Portulacaria afra
Elephant bush is a safe edible succulent for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Elm Leaves?
Ulmus spp.
Elm leaves can be eaten by tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Endive?
Cichorium endivia
Endive is generally safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Escarole?
Cichorium endivia (var. latifolium)
Escarole is generally safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Evening Primrose?
Oenothera spp.
Evening primrose leaves and flowers are generally safe.
Can Tortoises Eat Fennel Leaves?
Foeniculum vulgare
Fennel leaves are generally safe.
Can Tortoises Eat Fenugreek Leaves?
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Fenugreek leaves have limited tortoise feeding data.
Can Tortoises Eat Fescue Grass?
Festuca spp.
Fescue grasses are safe grazing plants.
Can Tortoises Eat Field Bindweed?
Convolvulus arvensis
Field bindweed should be limited.
Can Tortoises Eat Fig Leaves?
Ficus carica
Fig leaves should be fed cautiously.
Can Tortoises Eat Fig?
Ficus carica
Fig fruit can be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Fireweed?
Chamerion angustifolium
Fireweed leaves are safe browse plants.
Can Tortoises Eat Fleabane?
Erigeron spp.
Fleabane may be eaten occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Foxglove?
Digitalis purpurea
Foxglove is highly toxic.
Can Tortoises Eat Gardenia?
Gardenia jasminoides
Gardenia plants are not well studied as tortoise food.
Can Tortoises Eat Garlic?
Allium sativum
Garlic contains toxic compounds.
Can Tortoises Eat Geranium?
Pelargonium spp.
Geranium plants should be used cautiously.
Can Tortoises Eat Goldenrod?
Solidago spp.
Goldenrod is a safe wild forage plant.
Can Tortoises Eat Goosegrass?
Eleusine indica
Goosegrass is safe forage grass.
Can Tortoises Eat Grape Leaves?
Vitis vinifera
Grape leaves are safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Grapefruit?
Citrus paradisi
Grapefruit may be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Green Beans?
Phaseolus vulgaris
Green beans can be eaten in small amounts.
Can Tortoises Eat Green Cabbage?
Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group)
Green cabbage can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Green Leaf Lettuce?
Lactuca sativa
Green leaf lettuce is safe but low in nutrition.
Can Tortoises Eat Guava?
Psidium guajava
Guava may be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Hackberry Leaves?
Celtis spp.
Hackberry leaves are safe browse plants.
Can Tortoises Eat Hawkbit?
Leontodon spp.
Hawkbit is generally safe forage.
Can Tortoises Eat Hawkweed?
Hieracium spp.
Hawkweed is generally safe forage.
Can Tortoises Eat Hemlock?
Conium maculatum
Hemlock is extremely poisonous.
Can Tortoises Eat Henbit?
Lamium amplexicaule
Henbit is generally safe in mixed forage.
Can Tortoises Eat Hens and Chicks?
Sempervivum spp.
Hens and chicks should be fed cautiously.
Can Tortoises Eat Hibiscus Flowers?
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Hibiscus flowers are safe and commonly fed to tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Hibiscus Leaves?
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Hibiscus leaves are safe for most tortoise species.
Can Tortoises Eat Hollyhock?
Alcea rosea
Hollyhock leaves and flowers are safe forage plants.
Can Tortoises Eat Honeydew?
Cucumis melo
Honeydew melon may be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Horseweed?
Conyza canadensis
Horseweed may be eaten by tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Hydrangea?
Hydrangea spp.
Hydrangea plants are toxic.
Can Tortoises Eat Ice Plant?
Carpobrotus spp.
Ice plant leaves are generally safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Iceberg Lettuce?
Lactuca sativa (Iceberg Group)
Iceberg lettuce is not recommended beyond rare use.
Can Tortoises Eat Ivy?
Hedera helix
Ivy plants are toxic to animals.
Can Tortoises Eat Jackfruit?
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Jackfruit can be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Jade Plant?
Crassula ovata
Jade plants are considered toxic to animals.
Can Tortoises Eat Jimsonweed?
Datura stramonium
Jimsonweed contains potent toxic alkaloids.
Can Tortoises Eat Kale?
Brassica oleracea (var. sabellica)
Kale can be fed, but not as a daily staple.
Can Tortoises Eat Kiwi?
Actinidia deliciosa
Kiwi can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Knotweed?
Polygonum spp.
Knotweed may be eaten occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Kohlrabi?
Brassica oleracea
Kohlrabi can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Lamb's Quarters?
Chenopodium album
Lamb’s quarters can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Lantana?
Lantana camara
Lantana is toxic to animals.
Can Tortoises Eat Larkspur?
Delphinium spp.
Larkspur contains toxic alkaloids.
Can Tortoises Eat Lavender?
Lavandula spp.
Lavender should be fed cautiously.
Can Tortoises Eat Leek?
Allium porrum
Leeks contain toxic allium compounds.
Can Tortoises Eat Lemon Balm?
Melissa officinalis
Lemon balm leaves are safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Lemon Verbena?
Aloysia citrodora
Lemon verbena contains aromatic oils.
Can Tortoises Eat Lemon?
Citrus limon
Lemons should be fed cautiously.
Can Tortoises Eat Lentil Sprouts?
Lens culinaris
Lentil sprouts can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Lily?
Lilium spp.
Lily plants may be toxic.
Can Tortoises Eat Lime?
Citrus aurantiifolia
Limes should be fed cautiously.
Can Tortoises Eat Linden Leaves?
Tilia spp.
Linden leaves are safe browse plants.
Can Tortoises Eat Longan?
Dimocarpus longan
Longan fruit can be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Loquat Leaves?
Eriobotrya japonica
Loquat leaves contain cyanogenic compounds.
Can Tortoises Eat Lovage?
Levisticum officinale
Lovage has limited feeding data for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Lychee?
Litchi chinensis
Lychee can be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Mallow?
Malva sylvestris
Mallow is considered safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Manchineel?
Hippomane mancinella
Manchineel is one of the most toxic trees.
Can Tortoises Eat Mango Leaves?
Mangifera indica
Mango leaves contain irritating sap compounds.
Can Tortoises Eat Mango?
Mangifera indica
Mango can be fed occasionally to tropical tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Mangosteen?
Garcinia mangostana
Mangosteen fruit may be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Maple Leaves?
Acer spp.
Maple leaves may be eaten by tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Marigold?
Tagetes spp.
Marigold flowers are safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Marjoram?
Origanum majorana
Marjoram leaves are generally safe.
Can Tortoises Eat Milkweed?
Asclepias spp.
Milkweed plants contain toxic cardiac glycosides.
Can Tortoises Eat Mint?
Mentha spp.
Mint leaves are safe in small amounts.
Can Tortoises Eat Monkshood?
Aconitum spp.
Monkshood is highly toxic.
Can Tortoises Eat Morning Glory?
Ipomoea spp.
Morning glory plants have limited safety data for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Mulberry Leaves?
Morus spp.
Mulberry leaves are excellent forage for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Mustard Greens?
Brassica juncea
Mustard greens can be fed in moderation.
Can Tortoises Eat Mustard Sprouts?
Brassica spp.
Mustard sprouts should be fed sparingly.
Can Tortoises Eat Napa Cabbage?
Brassica rapa (Pekinensis Group)
Napa cabbage can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Narrowleaf Plantain?
Plantago lanceolata
Yes, narrowleaf plantain is safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Nasturtium?
Tropaeolum majus
Nasturtium leaves and flowers are safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Nectarine?
Prunus persica
Nectarines can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Nightshade?
Solanum spp.
Nightshade plants contain toxic alkaloids.
Can Tortoises Eat Oak Leaves?
Quercus spp.
Oak leaves contain tannins.
Can Tortoises Eat Oat Grass?
Avena sativa
Oat grass is safe grazing forage.
Can Tortoises Eat Okra?
Abelmoschus esculentus
Okra can be fed occasionally to tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Oleander?
Nerium oleander
Oleander is extremely toxic.
Can Tortoises Eat Onion?
Allium cepa
Onions are toxic to animals.
Can Tortoises Eat Opuntia Cactus?
Opuntia spp.
Opuntia cactus pads are one of the best foods for grazing tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Orange?
Citrus sinensis
Oranges can be fed occasionally to tropical tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Orchard Grass?
Dactylis glomerata
Orchard grass is safe forage.
Can Tortoises Eat Oregano?
Origanum vulgare
Oregano leaves are generally safe in moderation.
Can Tortoises Eat Pansy?
Viola tricolor
Pansy flowers are generally safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Papaya?
Carica papaya
Papaya can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Parsley?
Petroselinum crispum
Parsley can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Parsnip?
Pastinaca sativa
Parsnip root can be fed rarely.
Can Tortoises Eat Passionfruit?
Passiflora edulis
Passionfruit may be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Pea Shoots?
Pisum sativum
Pea shoots can be eaten occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Pea Sprouts?
Pisum sativum
Pea sprouts can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Peach?
Prunus persica
Peaches may be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Pear Leaves?
Pyrus communis
Pear leaves are generally safe browse plants.
Can Tortoises Eat Pear?
Pyrus communis
Pear can be fed in small amounts occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Peas?
Pisum sativum
Peas should only be offered rarely.
Can Tortoises Eat Pecan Leaves?
Carya illinoinensis
Pecan tree leaves are generally safe browse.
Can Tortoises Eat Pennywort?
Hydrocotyle spp.
Pennywort has limited feeding data for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Pennywort?
Can Tortoises Eat Peppermint?
Mentha × piperita
Peppermint leaves are safe in moderation.
Can Tortoises Eat Persimmon Leaves?
Diospyros kaki
Persimmon leaves are safe browse plants.
Can Tortoises Eat Persimmon?
Diospyros kaki
Persimmon may be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Petunia?
Petunia spp.
Petunia should be fed cautiously.
Can Tortoises Eat Philodendron?
Philodendron spp.
Philodendron plants are toxic.
Can Tortoises Eat Pigweed?
Amaranthus spp.
Pigweed leaves can be eaten by tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Pineapple?
Ananas comosus
Pineapple should be offered rarely.
Can Tortoises Eat Plum Leaves?
Prunus domestica
Plum leaves are toxic to animals.
Can Tortoises Eat Plum?
Prunus domestica
Plums may be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Poison Ivy?
Toxicodendron radicans
Poison ivy contains urushiol oil.
Can Tortoises Eat Poison Oak?
Toxicodendron diversilobum
Poison oak contains urushiol oils.
Can Tortoises Eat Poison Sumac?
Toxicodendron vernix
Poison sumac contains urushiol oils.
Can Tortoises Eat Pomegranate?
Punica granatum
Pomegranate may be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Poplar Leaves?
Populus spp.
Poplar leaves are safe browse plants.
Can Tortoises Eat Pothos?
Epipremnum aureum
Pothos plants contain calcium oxalate crystals.
Can Tortoises Eat Prickly Lettuce?
Lactuca serriola
Prickly lettuce is a safe wild weed forage.
Can Tortoises Eat Prickly Pear Fruit?
Opuntia spp.
Prickly pear fruit can be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Prickly Pear Pads?
Opuntia spp.
Prickly pear cactus pads are an excellent food for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Prickly Sow Thistle?
Sonchus asper
Prickly sow thistle can be eaten by tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Privet?
Ligustrum spp.
Privet plants are toxic.
Can Tortoises Eat Pumpkin Flowers?
Cucurbita spp.
Pumpkin flowers are edible for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Pumpkin Leaves?
Cucurbita spp.
Pumpkin leaves are edible forage for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Pumpkin?
Cucurbita maxima
Pumpkin can be fed occasionally to tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Purslane?
Portulaca oleracea
Purslane is generally safe in small amounts.
Can Tortoises Eat Queen Anne's Lace?
Daucus carota
Queen Anne's lace is wild carrot.
Can Tortoises Eat Radicchio?
Cichorium intybus (Chicory Group)
Radicchio is generally safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Radish Leaves?
Raphanus sativus
Radish leaves are generally safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Radish Root?
Raphanus sativus
Radish root can be eaten in very small amounts.
Can Tortoises Eat Ragweed?
Ambrosia spp.
Ragweed may be eaten by tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Rambutan?
Nephelium lappaceum
Rambutan may be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Raspberry?
Rubus idaeus
Raspberries can be fed occasionally to some tortoise species.
Can Tortoises Eat Red Cabbage?
Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group)
Red cabbage can be fed occasionally in small amounts.
Can Tortoises Eat Red Clover?
Trifolium pratense
Red clover can be fed occasionally to tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Red Leaf Lettuce?
Lactuca sativa
Red leaf lettuce is safe but not a staple food.
Can Tortoises Eat Rhododendron?
Rhododendron spp.
Rhododendron plants are toxic to animals.
Can Tortoises Eat Romaine Lettuce?
Lactuca sativa
Romaine is safe but not nutritionally strong as a staple.
Can Tortoises Eat Rose Leaves?
Rosa spp.
Rose leaves are generally safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Rose Petals?
Rosa spp.
Rose petals are safe edible flowers for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Rosemary?
Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosemary should be fed cautiously.
Can Tortoises Eat Rutabaga?
Brassica napus
Rutabaga should be fed sparingly.
Can Tortoises Eat Rye Grass?
Lolium spp.
Rye grass can be eaten by tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Sage?
Salvia officinalis
Sage contains strong aromatic oils.
Can Tortoises Eat Sapote?
Pouteria spp.
Sapote fruit may be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Sedum?
Sedum spp.
Sedum should be fed cautiously.
Can Tortoises Eat Shallot?
Allium cepa
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Can Tortoises Eat Shepherd’s Purse?
Capsella bursa-pastoris
Shepherd’s purse is generally safe forage.
Can Tortoises Eat Snapdragon?
Antirrhinum majus
Snapdragon flowers are generally safe.
Can Tortoises Eat Sorrel?
Rumex acetosa
Sorrel leaves contain high oxalate levels.
Can Tortoises Eat Soursop?
Annona muricata
Soursop may be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Sow Thistle?
Sonchus oleraceus
Sow thistle is generally safe for tortoises to eat.
Can Tortoises Eat Speedwell?
Veronica spp.
Speedwell should be treated cautiously unless ID is certain.
Can Tortoises Eat Spinach?
Spinacia oleracea
Spinach should be limited for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Spurge?
Euphorbia spp.
Spurge plants contain irritating latex sap.
Can Tortoises Eat Squash Leaves?
Cucurbita spp.
Squash leaves can be eaten by tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Starfruit?
Averrhoa carambola
Starfruit can be fed rarely.
Can Tortoises Eat Stevia?
Stevia rebaudiana
Stevia leaves contain natural sweet compounds.
Can Tortoises Eat Stinging Nettle?
Urtica dioica
Nettle can be used carefully (often dried/wilted).
Can Tortoises Eat Strawberry?
Fragaria × ananassa
Strawberries can be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Sugar Cane?
Saccharum officinarum
Sugar cane contains very high sugar.
Can Tortoises Eat Sunflower Leaves?
Helianthus annuus
Sunflower leaves are generally safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Sunflower Petals?
Helianthus annuus
Sunflower petals are safe edible flowers.
Can Tortoises Eat Sunflower Sprouts?
Helianthus annuus
Sunflower sprouts may be fed occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Sweet Potato Leaves?
Ipomoea batatas
Sweet potato leaves are generally safe forage.
Can Tortoises Eat Sweet Potato?
Ipomoea batatas
Sweet potato can be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Swiss Chard?
Beta vulgaris (Cicla Group)
Swiss chard should be limited.
Can Tortoises Eat Sycamore Leaves?
Platanus spp.
Sycamore leaves may be eaten by tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Tamarind?
Tamarindus indica
Tamarind pulp may be offered rarely.
Can Tortoises Eat Tansy?
Tanacetum vulgare
Tansy contains toxic compounds.
Can Tortoises Eat Tarragon?
Artemisia dracunculus
Tarragon should be fed cautiously.
Can Tortoises Eat Teasel?
Dipsacus spp.
Teasel has limited feeding data for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Thorn Apple?
Datura spp.
Thorn apple plants contain toxic alkaloids.
Can Tortoises Eat Thyme?
Thymus vulgaris
Thyme leaves are safe in small amounts.
Can Tortoises Eat Timothy Grass?
Phleum pratense
Timothy grass is a staple grazing plant.
Can Tortoises Eat Tomato Leaves?
Solanum lycopersicum
Tomato leaves contain toxic alkaloids.
Can Tortoises Eat Tomato?
Solanum lycopersicum
Tomato fruit can be fed rarely.
Can Tortoises Eat Tree Tobacco?
Nicotiana glauca
Tree tobacco plants contain nicotine alkaloids.
Can Tortoises Eat Tulip?
Tulipa spp.
Tulip plants are toxic to animals.
Can Tortoises Eat Turnip Greens?
Brassica rapa
Turnip greens can be used in moderation.
Can Tortoises Eat Turnip Root?
Brassica rapa
Turnip root can be fed rarely.
Can Tortoises Eat Verbena?
Verbena spp.
Verbena plants have limited feeding data for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Violet?
Viola spp.
Violets are generally safe for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Walnut Leaves?
Juglans spp.
Walnut leaves contain juglone compounds.
Can Tortoises Eat Water Hemlock?
Cicuta spp.
Water hemlock is extremely poisonous.
Can Tortoises Eat Watercress?
Nasturtium officinale
Watercress is generally safe in moderation.
Can Tortoises Eat Watermelon?
Citrullus lanatus
Watermelon may be offered occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Wheatgrass?
Triticum aestivum
Wheatgrass is safe and nutritious forage.
Can Tortoises Eat White Clover?
Trifolium repens
White clover can be eaten occasionally by tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Wild Carrot?
Daucus carota
Wild carrot leaves are safe forage.
Can Tortoises Eat Wild Garlic?
Allium spp.
Wild garlic contains toxic allium compounds.
Can Tortoises Eat Wild Geranium?
Geranium spp.
Wild geranium should be treated cautiously.
Can Tortoises Eat Wild Lettuce?
Lactuca spp.
Wild lettuce should be limited unless clearly identified.
Can Tortoises Eat Wild Mustard?
Sinapis arvensis
Wild mustard can be fed in moderation.
Can Tortoises Eat Wild Onion?
Allium spp.
Wild onions contain toxic allium compounds.
Can Tortoises Eat Willow Leaves?
Salix spp.
Willow leaves are safe browse for tortoises.
Can Tortoises Eat Wood Sorrel?
Oxalis spp.
Wood sorrel is best avoided for routine feeding.
Can Tortoises Eat Yellow Squash?
Cucurbita pepo
Yellow squash can be eaten occasionally.
Can Tortoises Eat Yew?
Taxus spp.
Yew trees are extremely toxic.
Can Tortoises Eat Yucca?
Yucca spp.
Yucca plants contain saponins.
Can Tortoises Eat Zinnia?
Zinnia elegans
Zinnia flowers are safe edible flowers.
Can Tortoises Eat Zucchini Flowers?
Cucurbita pepo
Zucchini flowers are safe edible flowers.
Can Tortoises Eat Zucchini?
Cucurbita pepo
Zucchini can be fed in moderation to tortoises.