Are these things in my backyard safe to feed to my redfoot?

[byviolet]

Hey guys, I found a few plants in my backyard but I'm really not sure if they're ok to feed for my tortoise. I currently give him lettuce, arugula and dandelion greens but I don't think that's enough. If any of you know the names of the plants and whether or not they're safe to eat that would be great!

 

[ascott]

@Yvonne G , lets see what the premium id'r thinks

 

[johnsonnboswell]

Only the dandelions and garlic mustard growing at the base of the last unidentified plant are safe, and the garlic mustard may not be accepted or enjoyed. Nix on everything else. My crew ignores the celandine (1st pic). That grows everywhere. No on those broad leaves of the tulips. There's one weed that might be okay.

 

[byviolet]

Only the dandelions and garlic mustard growing at the base of the last unidentified plant are safe, and the garlic mustard may not be accepted or enjoyed. Nix on everything else. My crew ignores the celandine (1st pic). That grows everywhere. No on those broad leaves of the tulips. There's one weed that might be okay.

Which one is the garlic mustard? I can't seem to identify it. And thanks, guess I can't feed those to my tortoise. And which is the weed that might be okay?

 

[johnsonnboswell]

Bottom right. Looks like frilly violet leaves in tiers.

 

[byviolet]

Also, I think the last pictures has some sweet violet ? I'm not sure if I'm correct however.

EDIT: oops okay, was typing this as you posted your comment. So is the violet on the last picture okay to feed?

 

[johnsonnboswell]

Violets are great. I don't see any here

 

[byviolet]

you said you saw violet leaves?

 

[johnsonnboswell]

No, I said the thing that looked like frilly violet leaves is really garlic mustard. Humans can eat them, but I don't like them. If it smells garlicky when you pull it, you'll be certain. Garlic mustard is a terribly invasive weed in the US. Easy to pull but spreads like crazy & drives out everything.

 

[chazd1984]

5th picture looks a bit like turnip greens.........I could only identify in person for sure though.

 

[byviolet]

i don't think those are turnip greens, the vein in the middle is purple