Ribwort Plantain
Plantago lanceolata
Also known as: narrowleaf plantain, english plantain, buckhorn plantain
Not veterinary advice. This information is for educational purposes. Always consult a qualified exotic animal veterinarian for guidance specific to your pet.
Safety by species
Greek Tortoise
Testudo graeca
[confidence: high] [source: The Tortoise Table plant database; Tortoise Trust Mediterranean tortoise care] Native Mediterranean forage plant; acceptable for Greek tortoises; moderate oxalate; feed as part of varied forage rotation.
Russian Tortoise
Agrionemys horsfieldii
Similar nutritional profile to broadleaf plantain. Equally safe and often more available in gardens.
Hermann's Tortoise
Testudo hermanni
Common garden weed; excellent tortoise food, similar nutrition to broadleaf.