Is this type of weed bad for sulcatas?

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I think it's a Woodsorrel? I heard not to feed them these. Is this correct?
 

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Can't tell from that pic. What sort of flower does it produce? If its little yellow 1 inch trumpets, then its oxalis and you shouldn't feed it. Its not deadly toxic or anything, but its very high in oxalates, which bind up dietary calcium and make it unavailable to the tortoise.
 

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Tom said:
Can't tell from that pic. What sort of flower does it produce? If its little yellow 1 inch trumpets, then its oxalis and you shouldn't feed it. Its not deadly toxic or anything, but its very high in oxalates, which bind up dietary calcium and make it unavailable to the tortoise.

It just started getting warmer again so not sure if there are yellow flowers or not, however, I used a plant app to identify it and it does say that it produces yellow flowers so I'll stay away from those. Ty!!!!
 

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I am no expert, but the heart shaped leaf makes me believe that it is oxalis (wood sorrel). Clover has a rounded leaf.
 

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Dizisdalife said:
I am no expert, but the heart shaped leaf makes me believe that it is oxalis (wood sorrel). Clover has a rounded leaf.

I think you are exactly right! I'm also feeding them this (pic below) think it's wild geranium think that's ok though?
 

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