Can Greek Tortoises eat Marigold?
Testudo graeca · Calendula officinalis
Caution
Daily
Specialist resource
Tortoise Trust recommends Calendula officinalis as safe; Greek Tortoises (T. graeca) are Mediterranean herbivores that commonly graze edible flowers in the wild. No goitrogenic or oxalic acid concerns identified for this species.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Daily
HerbivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Tortoise Trust recommends Calendula officinalis as safe; Greek Tortoises (T. graeca) are Mediterranean herbivores that commonly graze edible flowers in the wild. No goitrogenic or oxalic acid concerns identified for this species.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Daily
Backed by sources
Specialist resourceTortoise Trust – Dietary Guidelines
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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