Can Russian Tortoises eat Buttercup?
Agrionemys horsfieldii · Ranunculus sp.
Toxic
Do not feed
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Contains protoanemonin, a compound released when plant cells are damaged (e.g. chewing). Causes oral irritation, drooling, gastrointestinal distress, and — in quantity — neurological signs.
Toxic
Toxic
HerbivorePlant
The short answer
Contains protoanemonin, a compound released when plant cells are damaged (e.g. chewing). Causes oral irritation, drooling, gastrointestinal distress, and — in quantity — neurological signs.
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Ranunculus sp. — toxic. Contains protoanemonin. Can cause severe oral and gastrointestinal irritation.
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