What kinds of plants do rabbits eat?

Rabbits are herbivores that primarily consume a diet consisting of plant material, specifically grasses and forbs, which are herbs other than grasses.1

Because their diet is high in cellulose—a complex carbohydrate found in cell walls—rabbits have evolved a specialized digestive system. They utilize a large cecum containing symbiotic bacteria to break down this material. To maximize nutrient absorption, they practice coprophagy, a process where they consume and redigest specific soft feces produced in the cecum.1