Botany heists are so much fun! I asked Chat GPT, and it said sure its great, feed it! Both references it gave didn't even have that plant mentioned! So I have absolutely no idea. Let's ask if somebody else here has experience with Eriophyllum lanatum. @COmtnLady @Cathie G @TammyJ @JanaeCV @The_Four_Toed_Edward @Alex and the Redfoot @Tim Carlisle @Tom @Markw84 Plant help!
Sorry no help here, I know European plants better
Hahaha our sunshine is sparse, to be sure
And well Kapodolo Farms said it's not reported as toxic to a large amount of animals. What I think about that is it's not a big deal if it's in your yard. Just because it's there doesn't mean your tortoise will eat it anyway. Does your tortoise like it? I do feel like it would be something only as a topping though and not a big part of the total diet. Just because it's something that can be made into essential oils. My tortoise should love Rose of Sharon flowers but won't touch them. Just sniffs and turns up his nose.Thank you everyone for responding! Looks like the consensus is that we don't know (but maybe not toxic) so I will go ahead and not give it until more information comes to light.
I was talking about lilac as an essential oil. And of course everyone has heard of sunflower oil. The moral of the story is both can be added to a good old tortoise salad if they'll eat it.And well Kapodolo Farms said it's not reported as toxic to a large amount of animals. What I think about that is it's not a big deal if it's in your yard. Just because it's there doesn't mean your tortoise will eat it anyway. Does your tortoise like it? I do feel like it would be something only as a topping though and not a big part of the total diet. Just because it's something that can be made into essential oils. My tortoise should love Rose of Sharon flowers but won't touch them. Just sniffs and turns up his nose.
Yep! Just because it is not toxic to a large amount of animals doesn't necessarily mean tortoises are among them, not would I be certain that they were healthy for Howl. As such, I am taking the path of caution and just not feeding them. As an alternative, I will continue with the forage that I do know, and speaking of Kapidolo, I am planning on placing an order for some yummy munchies for Howl here soon for variety/treats
