The Tortoise Club

Plant Name:

Dandelion

Latin Name:

Taraxacum offinicialis

Plant Type:

Plant

Edible Part:

Leaves

About

Dandelions are a great source of vitamin A, C, and K and also have a great calcium to phosphorus ratio. Tortoises love to munch on these and they can be fed as a part of a varied diet. It is noted that excessive amounts of dandelion can turn urine pink in color.