Kidney Weed (Dichondra, Wonderlawn, Mercury Bay Weed)
Safe to Feed
- Common Name: Kidney Weed (Dichondra, Wonderlawn, Mercury Bay Weed)
- Latin Name: Dichondra spp.
- Family Name: Convolvulaceae
This very low growing plant grows quickly and is in flower early in the summer.
Several species (Dichondra repens, Dichondra micrantha) are sometimes used as a substitute for grass in lawns and it is safe to include in the tortoise diet.
Several species (Dichondra repens, Dichondra micrantha) are sometimes used as a substitute for grass in lawns and it is safe to include in the tortoise diet.