GingerTheRussianTortoise
New Member
This plant has been growing all over my yard, so I was wondering if it was edible to my tortoise.
Is White rock-lettuce (Pinaropappus roseus) edible to tortoises?
- Thread starter GingerTheRussianTortoise
- Start date
Hi @GingerTheRussianTortoise - thank you for being specific on the name! ? You've earned 2 Botany
points!? Do you have a picture?
I don't see that Pinaropappus roseus grows wild in your State (US Wildflower's Database of Wildflowers for North Carolina). Could it be something different? Take a look at the pictures and description here to see how your plant compares: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Pinaropappus roseus. Notice in particular the "squared off" ends of the petals and snap a stem in two to see if it has a milky "sap". If those two things don't check out, then I'd say this is something else.
If this is indeed White Rocklettuce, it's part of the Dandelion Tribe in the Sunflower Family, so it should be OK. Fun fact! Sometimes this plant is called "White Dandelion" or "Pink Dandelion".
GingerTheRussianTortoise
New Member
GingerTheRussianTortoise
New Member
Those flowers I posted might be Stoke's Aster. I can't be sure as I used a plant id app.
Are you able to get a little clearer of a photo? And a little more far away? It helps to capture both the flower and the leaves in at least one photo.
I’m no expert in plants in your area but I’d say the edges of the petals are not quite frilly enough to be a Stoke’s aster, although that is a native plant in your area.
I’m no expert in plants in your area but I’d say the edges of the petals are not quite frilly enough to be a Stoke’s aster, although that is a native plant in your area.
Last edited:
It almost looks like some kind of chrysanthemum, but probably too small for that.
Sorry @GingerTheRussianTortoise - I'm just not sure. Maybe you can try contacting local experts such as North Carolina State University - Plant ID. In my experience, these local extensions usually know the wildflowers that are common and can tell you a lot. Good luck.
GingerTheRussianTortoise
New Member
Ok, thanks
