Miconia?

[richosullivan]

I have a Miconia bush (which has now become more of a tree) that overhangs where I am planning to build my large outdoor enclosure.

I've searched on the Tortoise Table and searched the forum, and even ran a few Google searches for any info on if it is safe to eat.

Does anyone on here have any experience with them?

 

[Yvonne G]

I had never heard of it before, but a quick Google search tells me it's toxic.

 

[Iochroma]

I know the plant (highly invasive), but I can find not one thing in all my references. We grow a lot of members of the same family here, and they are not immune to deer. I would not offer it out of an abundance of caution.

 

[richosullivan]

Had it removed, not worth taking any chances