Can Eastern Box Turtles eat Common Mallow?
Terrapene carolina · Malva sylvestris
Safe
Weekly
ReptiFiles recognizes Eastern Box Turtles as omnivores with a significant animal protein requirement. Mallow is a safe leafy green for the plant fraction of their diet, though it plays a minor role given the species' heavy reliance on animal matter.
Feeding frequency
Weekly
The short answer
ReptiFiles recognizes Eastern Box Turtles as omnivores with a significant animal protein requirement. Mallow is a safe leafy green for the plant fraction of their diet, though it plays a minor role given the species' heavy reliance on animal matter.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw common mallow
185mg
Calcium
112mg
Phosphorus
1.7:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
9.4g
Protein
2g
Fiber
Backed by sources
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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