Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Broadleaf Plantain?
Testudo hermanni · Plantago major
Safe
Staple — use freely in rotation with dandelion
The Tortoise Table
High calcium, low oxalate. Core wild-plant food.
Safe
Staple — use freely in rotation with dandelion
HerbivorePlantLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
High calcium, low oxalate. Core wild-plant food.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Staple — use freely in rotation with dandelion.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw broadleaf plantain
184mg
Calcium
52mg
Phosphorus
3.5:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
2.5g
Protein
3.3g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Plantago major — feed freely. Highly nutritious.
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