Oxalis Or Clover

[Tom]

This is the one I fed sporadically in small amounts for years. Oxalis or clover?

 

[Yvonne G]

Oxalis stricta (wood sorrel)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxalis_stricta

Its interesting that Wikipedia says its edible. But then I guess things high in oxalates might be edible if you didn't pig out on them.

 

[Tom]

Thank you. I've tasted it. Its a little bitter, but not too bad.

 

[Candy]

Is it bad for Redfoots to eat because there are some growing in Dale's enclosure outside.

 

[Stephanie Logan]

Thank you. I've tasted it. Its a little bitter, but not too bad.

Wow, you taste-test your tortoises' foods? Have you ever been poisoned? What a noble sacrifice--I hope they appreciate your efforts.

 

[Tom]

Is it bad for Redfoots to eat because there are some growing in Dale's enclosure outside.

Its not like a deadly poison, but its high in calcium binding oxalates. A little bit once in a while shouldn't hurt him, but its not really good either. Kind of like spinach only worse.