Chickweed (Stellaria media)

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Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a nutritious, easily digestible plant that can be harvested year-round and is well-suited as a regular food source for tortoises, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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Chickweed is a small, creeping plant commonly found in gardens and meadows. It is recognizable by its delicate, star-shaped white flowers. Chickweed is a highly nutritious food source for tortoises, providing essential vitamins and minerals. It is easily digestible and can be harvested year-round, making it a great addition to their regular diet.

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Scientific Name: Stellaria media
Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink family)
Plant Type: Annual herb
Height: Up to 30 cm
Flowers: White, star-shaped
Habitat: Meadows, gardens, roadsides

2.1 Feeding Note

Chickweed is nutrient-rich and can be regularly fed to tortoises.

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