Mrs.D
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It's a fast growing climbing/trailing vine thingy that might make a nice hedge along the front fence. However, I don't want to allow it to take up space if my Russians cant eat it. Any idea what it is and if it is safe?
What's this vine?
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looks like Virginia creeper to me like these
http://www.google.com/search?q=virg...QQsARqFQoTCOz4zOvzisYCFQJUiAodO2sANA&tbm=isch
USDA data sheet
http://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/pg_paqu2.pdf
It's not rated for a diet item in any sources I usually look at.
TTT may have some POV
http://www.google.com/search?q=virg...QQsARqFQoTCOz4zOvzisYCFQJUiAodO2sANA&tbm=isch
USDA data sheet
http://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/pg_paqu2.pdf
It's not rated for a diet item in any sources I usually look at.
TTT may have some POV
I'd say Virginia Creeper too - does it turn red in autumn?
www.thetortoisetable.org.uk will tell you if it's safe or not.
www.thetortoisetable.org.uk will tell you if it's safe or not.
That gores like CRAZY here. It's 'supposed' to itch when you touch it, but I've never been bothered.
It's easy to dispose of, just rip it off what ever it growing on. The torts have never been interested, but just be safe, I keep it out of the main yard area
It's easy to dispose of, just rip it off what ever it growing on. The torts have never been interested, but just be safe, I keep it out of the main yard area
Definitely VA creeper. Never heard of it causing itch.
Virginia Creeper, I believe the reason some say don't feed, is that it sorta mimics poison oak and ivy. I have been letting my tortoises eat all they want when it is in season, and can't say I have seen any ill effects from it, My feelings are that it is just another good plant for the varied diet that I try to grow for my torts.
