Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Hawkweed?
Testudo hermanni · Hieracium pilosella
Caution
2–3×/week
Cross-reference
Compositae family weed. Safe forage plant similar in use to dandelion.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
2–3×/week
HerbivorePlantLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Compositae family weed. Safe forage plant similar in use to dandelion.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
2–3×/week
Backed by sources
Cross-referenceKeeper consensus (multiple sources)
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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