Can Russian Tortoises eat Clover?
Agrionemys horsfieldii · Trifolium sp.
Safe
Offer freely as part of a varied wild-plant mix
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Good Ca:P ratio, commonly grazed in the wild. Feed leaves and flowers; avoid in very large amounts as legumes can cause bloating.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Offer freely as part of a varied wild-plant mix
HerbivorePlantLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Good Ca:P ratio, commonly grazed in the wild. Feed leaves and flowers; avoid in very large amounts as legumes can cause bloating.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Offer freely as part of a varied wild-plant mix. Not the sole food.
Backed by sources
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Trifolium sp. — safe. Nutritious, naturally grazed. Leaves and flowers are both edible.
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