Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Marigold?
Testudo hermanni · Calendula officinalis
Caution
Daily
Specialist resource
Tortoise Trust recommends Calendula officinalis as safe for Mediterranean tortoises, and keeper consensus supports it as a good variety flower. No known antinutrients or toxicity mechanisms identified for Hermann's Tortoise.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Daily
HerbivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Tortoise Trust recommends Calendula officinalis as safe for Mediterranean tortoises, and keeper consensus supports it as a good variety flower. No known antinutrients or toxicity mechanisms identified for Hermann's Tortoise.
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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