The New Safe Plants for Rabbits List

eco2pia said:

This is one of those threads I'm always happy to see resurface... Maybe an oldie but a goodie.

The informational threads on rabbit talk are always welcome for resurrection in my book, thank you for using the search feature!

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LoveMyBarnyard said:

Your book?

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eco2pia said:

lol, "in my book" is one of those silly country phrases I picked up from older generations. Think of it as the 4 generations back version of "in my humble opinion (IMHO)" or "according to me..."

I like my old phrases and I have long ago stopped trying to get them out of my verbal communication. I do mostly try to keep them out of written communication to avoid confusion, but some slip by! Things like "six of one, half dozen of the other" confuse the heck out of my international coworkers, but I think it is just part of my charm.

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MaggieJ said:

SAFE PLANTS FOR RABBITS
Updated October 25, 2021

Disclaimer: This list is provided for informational purposes and is a guideline only. To the best of my knowledge, all the plants listed here are safe for rabbits when fed in moderation as directed; however, neither I nor RabbitTalk will be responsible in any way for any ill effects that may occur from using these plants.

Plants that I have NOT routinely fed to my own rabbits are marked with an asterisk. This indicates only that I did not have access to them and therefore have no first-hand experience with them.

Please always use botanical names for identification purposes; common names vary from place to place and are not a reliable tool for identifying plants.

This list is a work in progress will be updated from time to time as needed. Please post suggestions for additions and questions about the safety of other plants in separate threads in this forum.

~ MaggieJ

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Common Name Botanical Name Parts of Plants to Feed Comments

alfalfa Medicago sativa Above ground parts

apple Malus domestica Leaves, branches, fruit Seeds considered toxic.

basil Ocimum basilicum Above ground parts

blackberry Rubus spp. Above ground parts Useful against diarrhea

borage Borago officinalis Above ground parts

carrot Daucus carota sativus All parts, except seeds Seeds contraceptive

cat-tail Typha latifolia All parts

chickweed Stellaria media Above ground parts

chicory, wild Cichorium intybus All parts

cilantro* Coriandrum sativum Leaves, stems

clover, red Trifolium pratense Above ground parts

clover, white Trifolium repens Above ground parts

comfrey* Symphytum officinale Leaves Best dried.

dandelion Taraxacum officinale All parts

grape Vitus spp. Leaves, vines

hackberry* Celtis occidentalis Leaves, twigs

jewelweed Impatiens capensis Leaves, stems

kudzu* Pueraria lobata Above ground parts

lambs-quarters Chenopodium album Above ground parts

lemon balm Melissa officinalis Above ground parts

mallow Malva spp. All parts

maple, silver Acer saccharinum Leaves and branches

maple, sugar Acer saccharum Leaves and branches

mesquite* Prosopis juliflora Leaves and twigs

mint Mentha spp. Above ground parts Not to pregnant/nursing does.

mulberry, white* Morus alba Leaves, twigs, branches

nettle, stinging Urtica dioica Above ground parts. Caution: Must be dried first.

parsley Petroselinum crispum Above ground parts.

pear Pyrus communis Leaves, branches, fruit. Seeds may be toxic.

pigweed Amaranthus albus Leaves, stems.

plantain Plantago spp. Above ground parts. Useful against diarrhea

poplar Populus spp. Leaves, twigs, branches Inner bark relieves pain

pumpkin, squash Curcurbita spp. Above ground parts Seeds are a wormer

purslane Portulaca oleracea Above ground parts

Queen Anne’s Lace Daucus carota All parts, except seeds. Seeds contraceptive

radish Raphanus sativus All parts.

raspberry Rubus idaeus Above ground parts. Useful against diarrhea

red osier dogwood* Cornus sericea Above ground parts.

redroot pigweed Amaranthus retroflexus Above ground parts

rose Rosa spp. Above ground parts

sage, garden Salvia officinalis Above ground parts Not to pregnant/nursing does

sow thistle, annual Sonchus oleraceus Above ground parts

sow thistle, perennial Sonchus arvensis Above ground parts

sow thistle, spiny Sonchus asper Above ground parts

strawberry Fragaria spp. Above ground parts

sunflower Helianthus annuus Above ground parts

sweet potato Ipomoea batatas Tubers, vines and leaves Rich, potentially fattening

sycamore, American Platanus occidentalis Leaves, twigs, bark

willow Salix spp. Leaves and branches. Inner bark relieves pain

yarrow Achillea millefolium Leaves, stems. Not to pregnant/nursing does

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